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Trip from Chalkville, 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 59m

Distance

83.7 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

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Downtown Chalkville, AL, AL

Chalkville, AL

Tara Winstead

county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, AL

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Trip Overview

This 83.7-mile drive from Chalkville, AL to Huntsville, AL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes US 231, New Bradford Highway, and AL 79, offering a straightforward path through the Southeast region. Given its short duration and focus on highway driving, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll find it a practical option for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.9 miles from Chalkville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 231 52.3 mi 1h 11m
New Bradford Highway 21.7 mi 30m
AL 79 3.5 mi 5m
Sweeny Hollow Road 3.2 mi 5m
Center Point Road 1 mi 1m
West Clinton Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
AL 151 0.4 mi <1m
New Bradford Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 231 — 52.3 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Old Springville Road Northeast

74 ft · 6 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast
2

Turn right onto Brewster Road

523 ft · 23 sec · Brewster Road
3

Turn left onto Sweeny Hollow Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
4

Turn right onto AL 75

169 ft · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway
5

Continue on AL 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · Center Point Road
6

Turn sharp left onto AL 151

0.4 mi · 41 sec · AL 151
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on this road

200 ft · 7 sec · this road
8

Turn slight right onto AL 79

0.3 mi · 26 sec · New Bradford Road
9

Continue on AL 79

22 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway
10

Enter roundabout onto AL 79

119 ft · 2 sec · AL 79
11

Continue on AL 79

3.5 mi · 5 min · AL 79
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 231

52 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 231
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

322 ft · 7 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto US 431

506 ft · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
16

Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Clinton Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Jefferson Street South

363 ft · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South
18

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

4 ft · 0 sec · Spring Street Southwest
19

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 83.7-mile trip, starting your drive in Chalkville, AL, at any time works well given the 1 hour and 59-minute duration. Since there are no specific stops recommended and the longest stretch is 52.3 miles on US 231, you can easily plan your fuel and rest stops as needed. The estimated fuel cost of $13 makes it budget-friendly. A practical tip for this route is to keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you pass the 50-mile mark on US 231, as services might become less frequent until you reach the Huntsville area.

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 41.9 miles from Chalkville, AL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 18 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 1h 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 40m

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 Chalkville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chalkville, AL

This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Chalkville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Blount County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blountsville, AL

42 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.

Popular next leg

Blountsville, AL to Huntsville, AL

49.9 mi · 1h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Hayden, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverside, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Chalkville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Amerigo Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Huntsville, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12565852808

Visit website

Panda III Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Arab, Alabama

0.6 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Trussville, Alabama

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Four Knights Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Arab, Alabama

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.8

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+12566408333

Visit website

Amerigo Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.8

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12565852808

Visit website

Panda III Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.8

Arab, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12569312129

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Trussville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12056558498

Visit website

Chicken Salad Chick

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12055371170

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16592197386

Visit website

Four Knights Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.8

Arab, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+12566408333

Visit website

Maple Avenue Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Trussville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 77.8

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883856671

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 53.8

Arab, Alabama

Spring Valley Beach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 35.9

Blountsville, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12058004474

Visit website

Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18008430468

Cosby Lake Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pinson, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12056801223

Visit website

Monte Sano State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12565343757

Visit website

North Alabama Railroad Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 83.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12568516276

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83 — 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 | Brewster Road

Turn right onto Brewster Road

Navigation decision point

5
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | AL 151

Turn sharp left onto AL 151

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
26.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | AL 79

Enter roundabout onto AL 79

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
82.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
83 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | West Clinton Avenue

Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.64 one way

$25.28 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $13.88 $27.75
premium $4.56 $15.02 $30.05
diesel $5.61 $18.48 $36.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.32 $3.35
EV Truck/SUV 33.5 0 $11.72 $5.36

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Chalkville, AL

Morning in Chalkville on Sunday

Local time

7:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntsville, AL

Morning in Huntsville on Sunday

Local time

7:04 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

29 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 59m 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.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the journey on highways. Expect a significant uninterrupted stretch of 52.3 miles on US 231, providing a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates sections of New Bradford Highway and AL 79, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. Overall, this route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing your time on the road.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.3 mi on US 231.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and New Bradford Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Brewster Road.

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 59m drive. You will face about 12 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 (Brewster Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (AL 151): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (AL 79): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 59m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.3 miles on US 231. 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 (Brewster Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (AL 151): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (AL 79): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights 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.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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