Driving from Double Springs to Huntsville is a straightforward journey covering 74.4 miles through the Southeast region of Alabama. You should plan for approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $10, it is an economical excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Moulton Street West, 6th Avenue Northeast, and the Huntsville-Decatur Highway. Because this route is entirely local, it offers a more grounded experience than a standard interstate commute, allowing you to move steadily between these two Alabama hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Double Springs, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AL 33
26.5 mi
43m
I 565
19.3 mi
20m
AL 24
17.8 mi
21m
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi
3m
6th Avenue Northeast
2.3 mi
3m
Moulton Street West
2.2 mi
4m
AL 195
1.2 mi
2m
Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
AL 33
— 26.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Double Springs, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on Blake Drive
4 ft·2 sec·Blake Drive
2
Turn right onto AL 195
1.2 mi·2 min·AL 195
3
Continue on AL 33
26 mi·43 min·AL 33
4
Turn right onto AL 24
10 mi·12 min·AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on AL 24
7.5 mi·9 min·AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Moulton Street West
2.2 mi·4 min·Moulton Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 31
2.3 mi·3 min·6th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.0 mi·3 min·Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Toward HuntsvilleUse the left lane.
9
Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate
19 mi·20 min·I 565; US 72 Alternate
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
11
Continue on this road
395 ft·9 sec·this road
Exit 19CToward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
12
Keep slight right at fork
343 ft·8 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street North
14
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft·0 sec·Spring Street Southwest
15
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic congestion. Given that there are no scheduled stops in the data, you can easily complete the 1-hour and 23-minute drive in one go, but keep your $10 fuel estimate in mind before you head out. Be prepared for a higher frequency of turns compared to a typical highway route, so keep your navigation tools handy throughout the journey. Because you are traveling exclusively on local roads, stay alert at intersections and changing speed zones. The best way to approach this drive is to treat it as a relaxed local transit rather than a high-speed sprint to your destination.
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 36.5 miles from Double Springs, AL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 56m 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 30m
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 Double Springs, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Double Springs, AL
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Double Springs, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AL 33 for about 26.5 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.7 and 72.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
27.7 mi into trip|~45m in|AL 24
Turn right onto AL 24
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
47.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Do...
4
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Continue toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19C
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Do...
9
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.10
$24.20
premium
$4.56
$13.10
$26.21
diesel
$5.61
$16.12
$32.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.39
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Double Springs, AL
Late night
in Double Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Huntsville, AL
Late night
in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
5:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway driving. You will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 74.4-mile trip, requiring your full attention as you transition between sections like Moulton Street West and the Huntsville-Decatur Highway. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, meaning the pace remains varied and engaging. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns, so prepare for a more active experience behind the wheel. It is the ideal path if you prefer backroads over the repetitive nature of major high-speed corridors.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on AL 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 33 and I 565. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in near AL 24.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles (AL 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on AL 33. 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 27.7 miles (AL 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntsville, AL before heading back.
