How far is Silverhill, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Silverhill, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297 miles (478 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
353.74 mi
05h 25m
Flight
296.99 mi
477.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.99 mi
Kilometers
477.96 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.74 mi
Kilometers
569.29 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Silverhill
Thu, May 14, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverhill
2026-05-13T16:25
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverhill
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 Silverhill
176.7 mi
02h 42m
To Huntsville
177.1 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silverhill Avenue

    85 m · 11 sec · Silverhill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 55

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road 55

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Hickory Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    301.3 mi · 5 hr 27 min

  9. 9

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silverhill 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
306 mi · 86%
Hickory Street
22 mi · 6%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 6%
County Road 55
4.02 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Broad Street
0.51 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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
297 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 42m from Silverhill
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Silverhill and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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 176.7 miles from Silverhill and 177.1 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 297 miles (478 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.26 one way or $94.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silverhill and Sunny 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 Silverhill and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 296.99 mi (477.96 km).

Silverhill

#1 Silverhill

Town in Alabama, USA

Population1,285
Coordinates30.5454700, -87.7516600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Hill Avenue (-87.75166, 30.545545)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.48 gal
47.25 L · about $47.26
Round trip
$94.52
24.96 gal · 94.5 L
Estimated CO2
110.9 kg one way
Round trip: 221.8 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.26 $94.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.15 $106.30
Premium $4.63 $57.72 $115.44
Diesel $5.42 $67.58 $135.16

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Silverhill and Huntsville. The current time is 16:25:27.

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.