How far is Trinity, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Trinity, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.85 mi
02h 16m
Flight
88.85 mi
142.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.85 mi
Kilometers
142.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.85 mi
Kilometers
181.62 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 PM CDT
Return by in Trinity
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinity
2026-04-18T15:33
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trinity
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 Trinity
55.1 mi
01h 08m
To Huntsville
57.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sweetheart Lane

    6 m · 1 sec · Sweetheart Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Caffey Drive

    2516 ft · 1 min · Caffey Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Coldwater Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  16. 16

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  21. 21

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trinity 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
35.5 mi · 31%
Bynum Leatherwood Road
6.36 mi · 6%
Coldwater Road
3.32 mi · 3%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

29 mi · 00h 41m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardis City
01h 08m from Trinity
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trinity 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 Trinity to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 55.1 miles from Trinity and 57.7 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trinity and Partly Sunny 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 Trinity and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 88.85 mi (142.99 km).

Trinity

#1 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,467
Coordinates33.5895500, -85.8688500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Sweetheart Lane (-85.868851, 33.589688)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.63 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.42 $21.55 $43.10

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Trinity and Huntsville. The current time is 15:33:41.

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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.