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Trip from Ardmore, AL to Huntsville, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

25 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA

Ardmore, AL

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county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, AL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Ardmore to Huntsville, you are in for a quick 25-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This straightforward trip remains entirely within Alabama, keeping you comfortably in the Southeast region for the duration of your travel. Because of the short distance, this route is perfect for a one-day excursion, meaning you will not need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the trip, making it an incredibly budget-friendly option. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a practical and efficient connection between the two locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 53 17.4 mi 24m
Main Street 3.9 mi 6m
Oakwood Avenue Northwest 1.4 mi 2m
Pulaski Pike Northwest 0.8 mi 1m
University Drive Northwest 0.5 mi 1m
Jefferson Street North 0.5 mi 1m
Pratt Avenue Northwest 0.3 mi <1m
Washington Street Northwest 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AL 53 — 17.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, AL and Huntsville, AL.

1

Start on TN 7

3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
2

Continue on AL 53

17 mi · 24 min · AL 53
3

Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest

1.4 mi · 2 min · Oakwood Avenue Northwest
4

Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Pike Northwest
5

Turn left onto US 72

0.5 mi · 1 min · University Drive Northwest
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on Pratt Avenue Northwest

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Pratt Avenue Northwest
7

Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Washington Street Northwest
8

Continue on Jefferson Street North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
9

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

4 ft · 0 sec · Spring Street Southwest
10

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
21.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | Oakwood Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest

Navigation decision point

3
22.7 mi into trip | ~33m in | Pulaski Pike Northwest

Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest

Navigation decision point

4
23.5 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 72 / University Drive Northwest

Turn left onto US 72 / University Drive Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
24.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | Washington Street Northwest

Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

3
25 mi into trip | ~38m in | Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.78 one way

$7.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.14 $8.29
premium $4.56 $4.49 $8.97
diesel $5.61 $5.52 $11.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.19 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Ardmore, AL

Night in Ardmore on Saturday

Local time

11:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Huntsville, AL

Night in Huntsville on Saturday

Local time

11:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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

3 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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive defined by efficiency, as roughly 70% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways. Your journey centers on AL 53, which serves as the primary artery for the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch here, covering 17.4 miles of open road before transitioning into local infrastructure. As you approach your destination, the path shifts from highway speeds onto Main Street and Oakwood Avenue Northwest. This transition moves you from the open road into the local streets of Huntsville, providing a clear shift in pace from the highway-focused start.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on AL 53.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 53 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near Oakwood Avenue Northwest.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ardmore, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 38m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 21.3 miles (Oakwood Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (Pulaski Pike Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (US 72 / University Drive Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

894 ft 766 ft

Total Climb

37 ft

Total Descent

145 ft

Highest Point

894 ft

~1 mi in

Elevation Range

128 ft

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 38m. Total distance: 25 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on AL 53. 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: at 21.3 miles (Oakwood Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (Pulaski Pike Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (US 72 / University Drive Northwest): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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