How far is Wilsonville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Wilsonville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
136.02 mi
02h 17m
Flight
103.54 mi
166.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.54 mi
Kilometers
166.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.02 mi
Kilometers
218.91 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Wilsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilsonville
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilsonville
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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Wilsonville
69 mi
01h 08m
To Huntsville
67 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    26 mi · 35 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 Wilsonville 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
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
77.3 mi · 57%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 14%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Finley Boulevard
0.64 mi
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 08m from Wilsonville
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilsonville and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Wilsonville and 67 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilsonville and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 9.5 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilsonville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 103.54 mi (166.63 km).

Wilsonville

#1 Wilsonville

Town in southeastern Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population2,069
Coordinates33.2342800, -86.4835900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 25 (-86.483677, 33.234394)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.36
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.18 $36.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.44 $40.89
Premium $4.63 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.42 $25.99 $51.98

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilsonville and Huntsville. The current time is 05:27:34.

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.