How far is Rogersville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Rogersville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
52.34 mi
00h 55m
Flight
40.87 mi
65.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.87 mi
Kilometers
65.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.24 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Rogersville
21.3 mi
00h 27m
To Huntsville
31.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 72

    41.6 mi · 58 min · United States Highway 72

  2. 2

    Continue on Pratt Avenue Northwest

    1537 ft · 33 sec · Pratt Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Street North

    2579 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 72
41.6 mi · 79%
Jefferson Street North
0.49 mi · 1%
Pratt Avenue Northwest
0.29 mi · 1%
Washington Street Northwest
0.19 mi
Spring Street Southwest
0 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 72

Start on United States Highway 72

41.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 27m from Rogersville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogersville and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Rogersville and 31.1 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rogersville and Sunny near Huntsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.78 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: United States Highway 72 (-87.297079, 34.824975)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.01
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.01 $14.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.88 $15.76
Premium $4.63 $8.56 $17.11
Diesel $5.42 $10.02 $20.04

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Huntsville. The current time is 18:40:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.