How far is Tuskegee, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuskegee, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.84 mi
03h 31m
Flight
167.47 mi
269.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.47 mi
Kilometers
269.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.84 mi
Kilometers
368.28 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 26, 3:10 PM CDT
Return by in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuskegee
2026-04-26T11:38
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, Apr 26, 3:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuskegee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pelham
AL

City in Alabama

From Tuskegee
115.8 mi
01h 45m
To Huntsville
113.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Northside Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Northside Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    113 m · 19 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lee Street

    118 m · 22 sec · West Lee Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1832 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crawford Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1122 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuskegee 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 74%
Crawford Street
41.5 mi · 18%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 9%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
North Main Street
0.35 mi
Wright Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
01h 45m from Tuskegee
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Tuskegee and 113.1 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tuskegee and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

25 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

50 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

71 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuskegee and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 167.47 mi (269.51 km).

Tuskegee

#1 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: West Northside Street (-85.691178, 32.42441)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.57 L · about $30.60
Round trip
$61.20
16.16 gal · 61.14 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.60 $61.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.41 $68.83
Premium $4.63 $37.37 $74.74
Diesel $5.42 $43.75 $87.51

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuskegee and Huntsville. The current time is 11:38:58.

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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.