Origin
Flint City, AL
Morning in Flint City on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint City, AL to Huntsville, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flint City, AL
Kelly
Huntsville, AL
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Trip Overview
Flint City to Huntsville is 31.1 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 565, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two locations within Alabama's Southeast region. The drive is primarily on a highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a short transit between these points without extensive detours or a need for overnight stays. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 565 | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Huntsville-Decatur Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Jefferson Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 565
— 19.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint City, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on US 31
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
6th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 31
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Toward Huntsville
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
6
Continue on this road
395 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 19C
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
7
Keep slight right at fork
343 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street North
9
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
10
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Continue onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Huntsville-Decatur Highway toward Huntsville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Huntsville
5
30.3 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
30.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Continue toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19C
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Do...
9
30.5 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
3
31.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Huntsville on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 565. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.3 miles on I 565, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions between the Huntsville-Decatur Highway and 6th Avenue Southeast, providing a mix of highway driving and urban arterial roads as you approach Huntsville. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, conducive to maintaining speed and covering ground efficiently.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on I 565.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 565 and 6th Avenue Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Huntsville-Decatur Highway.
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 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Huntsville-Decatur Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 40m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on I 565. 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 8 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Huntsville-Decatur Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: 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.
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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