How far is York, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from York, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.8 mi
03h 19m
Flight
183.65 mi
295.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.65 mi
Kilometers
295.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.8 mi
Kilometers
352.12 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in York
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-12T18:32
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brighton
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From York
109.3 mi
01h 39m
To Huntsville
109.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°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 York and Huntsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    45 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2191 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    116.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Huntsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
119 mi · 54%
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 36%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 9%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Jefferson Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
01h 39m from York
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from York and 109.5 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.24 one way or $58.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Helena City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Helena City Hall

Helena , AL
816 Hwy 52 W, Helena, AL 35080
Rating 3.8/5 11 reviews City government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

63 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

95 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 183.65 mi (295.56 km).

York

#1 York

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,218
Coordinates32.4862500, -88.2964200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-88.296494, 32.486361)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.23 L · about $29.24
Round trip
$58.47
15.44 gal · 58.46 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.24 $58.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.88 $65.76
Premium $4.63 $35.71 $71.41
Diesel $5.42 $41.80 $83.61

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 York and Huntsville. The current time is 18:32:08.

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.