How far is Westover, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Westover, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
124.72 mi
02h 02m
Flight
95.45 mi
153.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.45 mi
Kilometers
153.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.72 mi
Kilometers
200.72 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Return by in Westover
Tue, May 12, 11:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westover
2026-05-12T18:58
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westover
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
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Westover
61.8 mi
01h 01m
To Huntsville
62.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 55

    108 m · 12 sec · County Road 55

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20.1 mi · 28 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westover 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
77.3 mi · 62%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 16%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Finley Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
01h 01m from Westover
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westover and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Westover and 62.9 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westover and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 95.45 mi (153.61 km).

Westover

#1 Westover

City in Alabama, United States

Population1,769
Coordinates33.3495500, -86.5358200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 55 (-86.535908, 33.349576)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.66
Round trip
$33.33
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.66 $33.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.63 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $5.42 $23.83 $47.65

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Westover and Huntsville. The current time is 18:58:42.

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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.