How far is Tarrant, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Tarrant, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
98.54 mi
01h 30m
Flight
79.96 mi
128.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.96 mi
Kilometers
128.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.54 mi
Kilometers
158.58 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 7:22 PM CDT
Return by in Tarrant
Wed, May 13, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarrant
2026-05-13T17:52
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 7:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tarrant
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
Pine Hill
AL

Town in Alabama

From Tarrant
49.2 mi
00h 45m
To Huntsville
49.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
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 Tarrant and Huntsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pinson Street

    19 m · 6 sec · Pinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Boulevard

    95 m · 9 sec · East Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    589 ft · 18 sec · Vanderbilt Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1878 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarrant 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
73.9 mi · 75%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 20%
Decatur Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
Erwin Dairy Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Pinson Valley Parkway
0.86 mi · 1%
47th Avenue North
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 19m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Hill
00h 45m from Tarrant
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tarrant and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Tarrant and 49.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarrant and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 79.96 mi (128.69 km).

Tarrant

#1 Tarrant

City in Alabama, United States

Population6,081
Coordinates33.5834400, -86.7727700
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Pinson Street (-86.772642, 33.583342)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.63 $16.10 $32.19
Diesel $5.42 $18.84 $37.69

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 Tarrant and Huntsville. The current time is 17:52:06.

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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.