How far is Slocomb, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Slocomb, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.28 mi
04h 53m
Flight
256.79 mi
413.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.79 mi
Kilometers
413.26 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.28 mi
Kilometers
486.48 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, May 23, 4:35 PM CDT
Return by in Slocomb
Sat, May 23, 9:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slocomb
2026-05-23T11:41
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, May 23, 4:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slocomb
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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Slocomb
149 mi
02h 26m
To Huntsville
153.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Morris Street

    68 m · 15 sec · North Morris Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lawrence Street

    126 m · 12 sec · West Lawrence Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    2012 ft · 40 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Dalton Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dalton Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    8.4 mi · 15 min · College Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto South US Highway 231

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 231

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  22. 22

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  30. 30

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  33. 33

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slocomb 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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 56%
South US Highway 231
77.2 mi · 26%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 7%
College Street
8.4 mi · 3%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
North Dalton Street
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
256.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 26m from Slocomb
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slocomb and 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 Slocomb to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from Slocomb and 153.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.41 one way or $80.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slocomb and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slocomb and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 256.79 mi (413.26 km).

Slocomb

#1 Slocomb

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,929
Coordinates31.1082300, -85.5943800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: North Morris Street (-85.59497, 31.108221)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.67 gal
40.38 L · about $40.41
Round trip
$80.81
21.34 gal · 80.76 L
Estimated CO2
94.8 kg one way
Round trip: 189.6 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.41 $80.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.44 $90.89
Premium $4.63 $49.35 $98.70
Diesel $5.42 $57.78 $115.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Slocomb and Huntsville. The current time is 11:41:35.

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.