How far is Smoke Rise, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Smoke Rise, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smoke Rise and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smoke Rise and Huntsville.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
2563 ft · 2 min · Crosshill Lane
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Turn right onto Scenic Trail
655 ft · 30 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn right onto Valley Trail
1 mi · 4 min · Valley Trail
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Continue on Valley Trail
1.7 mi · 7 min · Valley Trail
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Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
778 ft · 13 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
51.7 mi · 55 min · Heroes Highway
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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 Smoke Rise and Huntsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heroes Highway
Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
51.7 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Smoke Rise and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smoke Rise to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Falkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Smoke Rise and 38.2 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smoke Rise and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Falkville
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 Smoke Rise and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 59.47 mi (95.7 km).
#1 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
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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