How far is Union Springs, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Union Springs, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
234.1 mi
03h 36m
Flight
185.6 mi
298.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.6 mi
Kilometers
298.7 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.1 mi
Kilometers
376.74 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Springs
2026-05-04T23:41
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Springs
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 Union Springs
117.8 mi
01h 48m
To Huntsville
116.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Springs and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Powell Street

    107 m · 17 sec · North Powell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West

    1332 ft · 43 sec · Blackmon Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Baskin Street

    27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 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 Union Springs 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 72%
Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 12%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 8%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 5%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
185.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
01h 48m from Union Springs
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Springs and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Springs to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 117.8 miles from Union Springs and 116.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Springs and 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 Union Springs and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 185.6 mi (298.7 km).

Union Springs

#1 Union Springs

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,352
Coordinates32.1443200, -85.7149500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: North Powell Street (-85.714742, 32.14432)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.27 L · about $31.28
Round trip
$62.56
16.52 gal · 62.54 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.28 $62.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.18 $70.36
Premium $4.63 $38.20 $76.41
Diesel $5.42 $44.73 $89.46

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Springs and Huntsville. The current time is 23:41:16.

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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.