How far is Winfield, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Winfield, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Huntsville.
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Start on Bankhead Avenue
39 m · 5 sec · Bankhead Avenue
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
3011 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Bankhead Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bankhead Avenue
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
3150 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
2268 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight onto Jackson Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
11.2 mi · 14 min · Broad Street
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Turn left
846 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Moulton Street West
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield and Huntsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Broad Street
Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177 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?
Littleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Winfield and 52 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Huntsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 89.45 mi (143.96 km).
#1 Winfield
City in Marion County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,559 |
| Coordinates | 33.9289900, -87.8172500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.95 | $35.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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