Origin
Blountsville, AL
Late night in Blountsville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blountsville, 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
1h 9m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blountsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Blountsville and Huntsville, Alabama, you are in for a short, straightforward journey through the Southeast. Spanning approximately 50 miles, the drive typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. Because of the quick duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly commute or excursion. Both the origin and destination sit within the Southeast region, keeping the local cultural feel consistent throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Dixie Highway | 26.5 mi | 34m |
| Main Street | 22.3 mi | 31m |
| West Clinton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Access Road Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Heart of Dixie Highway
— 26.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blountsville, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on CR 26
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lee Street West
2
Turn left onto US 231
22 mi
·
31 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 231
26 mi
·
34 min
·
Heart of Dixie Highway
4
Take the exit
322 ft
·
7 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 431
506 ft
·
10 sec
·
Access Road Southwest
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clinton Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
363 ft
·
11 sec
·
Jefferson Street South
9
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
10
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
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 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 231 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 231 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 431 / Access Road Southwest
Merge onto US 431 / Access Road Southwest
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
West Clinton Avenue
Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 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 | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
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 Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31 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 9m 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 driving experience that favors surface streets over high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate primarily via Main Street, the Heart of Dixie Highway, and Access Road Southwest. Because the longest stretch on Main Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. The road’s personality is defined by these technical, local segments that keep you engaged behind the wheel. It is a practical route for those who prefer backroads over the monotony of large, multi-lane highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on Heart of Dixie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 US 231 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m 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 (US 231 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (US 431 / Access Road Southwest): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 9m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on Heart of Dixie Highway. 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 (US 231 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (US 431 / Access Road Southwest): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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