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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Pennsylvania Street
862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Street
21.5 mi · 29 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
301.3 mi · 5 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robertsdale and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 295.91 mi (476.22 km).
#1 Robertsdale
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,030 |
| Coordinates | 30.5538000, -87.7119300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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