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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.95 mi
02h 02m
Flight
89.45 mi
143.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.95 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 5, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Winfield
Tue, May 5, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-05-04T22:23
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 12:26 AM 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 Winfield
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
Littleville
AL

Town

From Winfield
58 mi
01h 01m
To Huntsville
52 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Avenue

    39 m · 5 sec · Bankhead Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    3011 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bankhead Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bankhead Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3150 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2268 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jackson Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    846 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
54.4 mi · 49%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
22.3 mi · 20%
Bankhead Avenue
12.7 mi · 12%
6th Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 2%
Moulton Street West
2.16 mi · 2%
Jackson Highway
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+20.5 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleville
01h 01m from Winfield
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population4,559
Coordinates33.9289900, -87.8172500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Bankhead Avenue (-87.817223, 33.92894)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $14.69
Round trip
$29.39
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Huntsville. The current time is 22:23:42.

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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.