How far is Robertsdale, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Robertsdale, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 354.1 miles (569.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.08 mi
05h 14m
Flight
295.91 mi
476.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.91 mi
Kilometers
476.22 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.08 mi
Kilometers
569.84 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, Apr 29, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsdale
2026-04-29T04:39
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, Apr 29, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsdale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Robertsdale
176.8 mi
02h 37m
To Huntsville
177.3 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Robertsdale and Huntsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robertsdale and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Street

    862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    21.5 mi · 29 min · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    301.3 mi · 5 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robertsdale and Huntsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
306 mi · 86%
Milwaukee Street
21.5 mi · 6%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 6%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.29 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

301 mi · 05h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
295.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 37m from Robertsdale
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robertsdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robertsdale to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 354.1 miles (569.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Robertsdale and 177.3 miles from Huntsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.34 one way or $94.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Robertsdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prattville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prattville.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robertsdale and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 295.91 mi (476.22 km).

Robertsdale

#1 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Street (-87.711856, 30.553674)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.3 L · about $47.34
Round trip
$94.68
25 gal · 94.6 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.34 $94.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.24 $106.48
Premium $4.63 $57.81 $115.63
Diesel $5.42 $67.69 $135.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsdale and Huntsville. The current time is 04:39:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.