This 92.5-mile drive from Cedar Bluff, AL to Huntsville, AL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on roads like John T Reid Parkway, Canyon Drive, and Tammy Little Drive. With a fuel cost estimated around $14, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, making it suitable for a single day's adventure without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Cedar Bluff, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John T Reid Parkway
40 mi
47m
Canyon Drive
19 mi
27m
Tammy Little Drive
12.7 mi
17m
East Main Street
8.9 mi
12m
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
4.9 mi
7m
Main Street
3.5 mi
6m
North Weiss Lake Drive
1.1 mi
1m
Gault Avenue North
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
John T Reid Parkway
— 40 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Bluff, AL and Huntsville, AL.
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Start on Old Hwy 9
44 ft·3 sec·Old Hwy 9
2
Turn left onto AL 68
1.1 mi·1 min·North Weiss Lake Drive
3
Continue on AL 68
3.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
4
Turn left onto AL 35
19 mi·27 min·Canyon Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto AL 35
0.4 mi·54 sec·5th Street Northeast
6
Turn left onto US 11; AL 35
1.1 mi·2 min·Gault Avenue North
7
Turn right onto AL 35
4.9 mi·7 min·Glenn Boulevard Southwest
8
Continue on AL 35
8.9 mi·12 min·East Main Street
9
Continue on AL 35
13 mi·17 min·Tammy Little Drive
10
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 72, AL 279
11
Merge onto US 72; AL 279
40 mi·47 min·John T Reid Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
13
Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
332 ft·6 sec·Washington Street Northwest
14
Continue on Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street North
15
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft·0 sec·Spring Street Southwest
16
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration and 92.5-mile distance, this trip from Cedar Bluff to Huntsville offers great flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee. With no designated stops in the data, plan for a quick fuel and restroom break if needed, especially considering the $14 estimated fuel cost. Keep an eye on the road as you transition between highway and local sections, particularly on the 40-mile stretch of John T Reid Parkway, to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.2 miles from Cedar Bluff, AL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntsville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedar Bluff, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Bluff, AL
This is one driving day of about 92.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cedar Bluff, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John T Reid Parkway for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|AL 68 / North Weiss Lake Drive
Turn left onto AL 68 / North Weiss Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
4
23.6 mi into trip|~35m in|AL 35 / 5th Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto AL 35 / 5th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip|~36m in|US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue North
Turn left onto US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
51.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Turn left toward US 72, AL 279
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 72, AL 279
5
91.7 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.97 one way
$27.94 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.34
$30.67
premium
$4.56
$16.60
$33.21
diesel
$5.61
$20.42
$40.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.71
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.95
$5.92
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Cedar Bluff, AL
Late night
in Cedar Bluff on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Huntsville, AL
Late night
in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Russell Cave National Monument
National Monument
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifa...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed bag, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches that are more like a typical highway cruise, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 40 miles on John T Reid Parkway. However, expect transitions to more local road driving as you progress. This combination means you'll need to adjust your pace and awareness as the road conditions and speed limits change throughout the 2-hour, 4-minute trip.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on John T Reid Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 68 / North Weiss Lake Drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 9 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 68 / North Weiss Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (AL 35 / 5th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
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.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on John T Reid Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 68 / North Weiss Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (AL 35 / 5th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (US 11; AL 35 / Gault Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Russell Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntsville, AL before heading back.
