Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crossville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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The drive from Crossville, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida Short Route, US 431, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Florida Short Route. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Short Route | 30.4 mi | 40m |
| US 431 | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Main Street | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| AL 75 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Blount Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gunter Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paddle Wheel Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Crossville, AL and Huntsville, AL.
Start on AL 68
Turn left onto AL 75
Turn right onto US 431
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79
Turn slight left onto US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431
Continue on US 431
Turn right onto Madison Street
Turn right onto South Side Square
Turn left onto East Side Square
Continue on North Side Square
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Crossville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AL 75
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 431 / Florida Short Route
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Side Square
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| premium | $4.49 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Crossville on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Huntsville on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
72°F
Grant, AL
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
60.7 mi in 1h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 around 9.7 miles in near AL 75.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m 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: at 9.7 miles (AL 75): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (US 431; AL 79 / May Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
542 ft
Total Descent
1,035 ft
Highest Point
1,137 ft
Elevation Range
551 ft
Founded 1805
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m 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.
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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