Drive or Fly: Chalkville, AL to Huntsville, AL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BHM–HSV. At 83 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

83.7 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 41m

9m in the air

Air Distance

75 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chalkville, AL → BHM 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HSV → Huntsville, AL 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Chalkville, AL BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Huntsville, AL HSV — Huntsville International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BHM and HSV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 37m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0115

Door-to-Door Timeline

Chalkville, AL → Birmingham (Express Carriers) (BHM6) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Huntsville, AL (HTV6) → Huntsville, AL 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From BHM6 — Birmingham (Express Carriers) 13 mi, ~20m drive

To HTV6 — Huntsville, AL 8 mi, ~12m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h	2h 41m	2h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$9
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

83.7 mi 1h 59m

via US 231, AL 79, Sweeny Hollow Road

Alternative (+5 min)

106 mi 2h 5m

via I 65, I 565; US 72 Alternate, Carson Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Chalkville, AL to Huntsville, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.