How far is Rock Creek, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Rock Creek, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.74 mi
01h 56m
Flight
91.1 mi
146.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.1 mi
Kilometers
146.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.74 mi
Kilometers
189.48 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, May 3, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Creek
2026-05-03T10:53
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, May 3, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Creek
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Rock Creek
58.8 mi
00h 58m
To Huntsville
59 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Hancock Drive

    931 ft · 43 sec · Hancock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Road

    1075 ft · 47 sec · Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Lock 17 Road

    1683 ft · 34 sec · Lock 17 Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Warrior River Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Warrior River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Valley Road

    1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 67%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 17%
I 20 East
8.64 mi · 7%
Warrior River Road
4.3 mi · 4%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.17 mi · 4%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 58m from Rock Creek
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Rock Creek and 59 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Creek and Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Good Hope, 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 Good Hope.

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Creek and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 91.1 mi (146.61 km).

Rock Creek

#1 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates33.4770500, -87.0802700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Hancock Drive (-87.08025, 33.477508)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.51
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.75 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.63 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $5.42 $22.53 $45.05

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Creek and Huntsville. The current time is 10:53:55.

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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.