How far is Trussville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Trussville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
115.55 mi
01h 45m
Flight
76.75 mi
123.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.75 mi
Kilometers
123.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.55 mi
Kilometers
185.96 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Trussville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trussville
2026-04-16T02:23
Arrive Huntsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trussville
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
Holly Pond
AL

Town

From Trussville
43.9 mi
00h 52m
To Huntsville
71.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Street

    35 m · 10 sec · Linden Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Chalkville Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Chalkville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Center Point Parkway

    51 m · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Center Point Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left

    2018 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    61 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto New Bradford Road

    1588 ft · 27 sec · New Bradford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Bradford Highway

    21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    98 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Access Road Southwest

    154 m · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street South

    111 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trussville 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Bradford Highway
77.7 mi · 67%
South Chalkville Road
3.85 mi · 3%
Sweeny Hollow Road
3.41 mi · 3%
Center Point Road
0.99 mi · 1%
West Clinton Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Access Road Southwest
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

New Bradford Highway

Continue straight

52.3 mi · 01h 12m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Pond
00h 52m from Trussville
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trussville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Trussville to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Holly Pond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Trussville and 71.6 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trussville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Pond

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

76 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

93 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trussville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 76.75 mi (123.51 km).

Trussville

#1 Trussville

City in Jefferson and St.

Population23,048
Coordinates33.6198300, -86.6088800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: South Chalkville Road (-86.608575, 33.619921)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.43 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.16 gal · 30.86 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.38 $34.75
Premium $4.63 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $5.42 $22.09 $44.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Trussville and Huntsville. The current time is 02:23:53.

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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.