How far is Water Valley, MS from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Water Valley, MS to Huntsville, AL is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.33 mi
04h 08m
Flight
178.08 mi
286.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.08 mi
Kilometers
286.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.33 mi
Kilometers
332.06 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Thu, Aug 27, 3:34 PM CDT
Return by in Water Valley
Thu, Aug 27, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Water Valley
2026-08-27T11:26
Arrive Huntsville
Thu, Aug 27, 3:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Water Valley
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
Oakland
MS

Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi

From Water Valley
103 mi
02h 04m
To Huntsville
103.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Water Valley and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman

    1830 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

    72 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 25: Belmont, Iuka

    1803 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  16. 16

    Continue on Corridor V

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Corridor V

  17. 17

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 76

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 76

  18. 18

    Continue on Alabama Highway 24

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Alabama Highway 24

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Water Valley 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alabama Highway 24
69.8 mi · 34%
MS 7 North
37.8 mi · 18%
I-22 East
31.5 mi · 15%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
22.3 mi · 11%
Corridor V
8.75 mi · 4%
State Highway 25
6.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Alabama Highway 24

Continue on Alabama Highway 24

62.3 mi · 01h 15m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
178.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
02h 04m from Water Valley
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Water Valley and 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 Water Valley to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Water Valley and 103.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Water Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Water Valley and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 178.08 mi (286.59 km).

Water Valley

#1 Water Valley

City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,221
Coordinates34.1515000, -89.6314700
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)
End: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.01 $62.01
Premium $4.63 $33.67 $67.34
Diesel $5.42 $39.42 $78.84

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 Mississippi · Aug 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Water Valley and Huntsville. The current time is 11:26:48.

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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.