How far is Talladega, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Talladega, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
118.56 mi
02h 24m
Flight
93.57 mi
150.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.57 mi
Kilometers
150.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.56 mi
Kilometers
190.81 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Talladega
Sun, May 31, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Talladega
2026-05-30T23:48
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Talladega
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
Sardis City
AL

Human settlement

From Talladega
56.5 mi
01h 12m
To Huntsville
62.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    139 m · 22 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coosa Street West

    826 ft · 42 sec · Coosa Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North East Street

    1 km · 1 min · North East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    46.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    25.9 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  12. 12

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  17. 17

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North East Street
46.8 mi · 39%
Florida Short Route
35.5 mi · 30%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi
Coosa Street West
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

North East Street

Continue straight

46.2 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardis City
01h 12m from Talladega
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Talladega 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 Talladega to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Sardis City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Talladega and 62.1 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Talladega and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sardis City

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

64 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

97 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Talladega and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 93.57 mi (150.58 km).

Talladega

#1 Talladega

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population15,300
Coordinates33.4359400, -86.1058000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: North Spring Street (-86.105274, 33.43603)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.66
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.83 $31.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.63 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $5.42 $22.63 $45.27

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Talladega and Huntsville. The current time is 23:48:43.

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.