How far is Whitesboro, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Whitesboro, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.38 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49 mi
78.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49 mi
Kilometers
78.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.38 mi
Kilometers
95.57 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:04 PM CST
Return by in Whitesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 7:20 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-11-08T16:48
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:04 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
9:30 PM CST
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
Grant
AL

Town in Alabama

From Whitesboro
30.1 mi
00h 38m
To Huntsville
29.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitesboro Road

    65 m · 17 sec · Whitesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Leeth Gap Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Leeth Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Sardis Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Sardis Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sardis Drive

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Sardis Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gamble Street

    600 ft · 28 sec · Gamble Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    16.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  12. 12

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  17. 17

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  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 Whitesboro and Huntsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
35.5 mi · 60%
Sardis Drive
3.18 mi · 5%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 3%
Leeth Gap Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Sardis Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

Continue on Florida Short Route

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant
00h 38m from Whitesboro
Leave By
3:58 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitesboro and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Whitesboro and 29.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grant

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

105 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 49 mi (78.85 km).

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#1 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1634300, -86.0694200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitesboro Road (-86.069415, 34.163591)
End: North Side Square (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.13 $8.62 $17.25
Premium $4.53 $9.47 $18.94
Diesel $5.80 $12.12 $24.25

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitesboro and Huntsville. The current time is 16:48:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.