Origin
Albertville, AL
Late night in Albertville on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertville, AL to Huntsville, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Albertville to Huntsville, you are looking at a straightforward 47.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Southeast region. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Since the drive is quite brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, this Alabama connection is efficient and easy to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Short Route | 30.4 mi | 40m |
| US 431 | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Blount Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Broad Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Gunter Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paddle Wheel Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Side Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida Short Route
— 30.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertville, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on AL 205
15 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto AL 75
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Broad Street
3
Turn left onto US 431
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 431; AL 79
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Gunter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79
319 ft
·
6 sec
·
May Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto US 431; AL 79
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Blount Avenue
7
Continue on US 431; AL 79
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Paddle Wheel Drive
8
Continue on US 431; AL 79
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida Short Route
9
Continue on US 431
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 431
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 431
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Side Square
369 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Side Square
13
Turn left onto East Side Square
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Side Square
14
Continue on North Side Square
367 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Side Square
15
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Albertville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 75 / South Broad Street
Turn right onto AL 75 / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 431 / Florida Short Route
Turn left onto US 431 / Florida Short Route
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
East Side Square
Turn left onto East Side Square
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntsville, AL
Late night in Huntsville on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
New Hope, AL
24 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The route primarily utilizes the Florida Short Route, US 431, and Blount Avenue to guide you toward your destination. Only 28% of this trip consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Florida Short Route, spanning 30.4 miles before the character of the road shifts. Because of the technical nature of the path, you should stay alert as you transition between these different segments.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on Florida Short Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 75 / South Broad Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 75 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 431; AL 79 / May Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Huntsville, AL
Full guide →Huntsville is in northern Alabama, about 20 miles (32 km) from the border with Tennessee. The city is a center for missile defense and aerospace technologies, with companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman having major operations here. Cummings Research Park, the second largest research park in the country, is home to many of these companies.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on Florida Short Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 75 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 431; AL 79 / May Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntsville, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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