How far is Vernon, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Vernon, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
137.12 mi
02h 27m
Flight
109.95 mi
176.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.95 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.12 mi
Kilometers
220.68 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Fri, May 15, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Vernon
Fri, May 15, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-05-15T10:25
Arrive Huntsville
Fri, May 15, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
Russellville
AL

City in Alabama

From Vernon
67.9 mi
01h 13m
To Huntsville
69.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbus Avenue Northeast

    20 m · 6 sec · Columbus Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Street South

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Military Street South

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    846 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 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 Vernon 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
49.8 mi · 36%
Pond Street
34.1 mi · 25%
Military Street South
24 mi · 18%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
22.3 mi · 16%
6th Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 2%
Moulton Street West
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 13m from Vernon
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vernon and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Vernon and 69.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 109.95 mi (176.95 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States

Population1,843
Coordinates33.7570500, -88.1089200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus Avenue Northeast (-88.108901, 33.757162)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.66
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.33 $36.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.61 $41.23
Premium $4.63 $22.38 $44.77
Diesel $5.42 $26.21 $52.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernon and Huntsville. The current time is 10:25:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.