Trip from Guin, 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

2h 22m

Distance

114.7 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 13m ★

6 AM

2h 23m

8 AM

2h 42m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 41m

8 PM

2h 17m

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

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Guin, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, AL

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Trip Overview

Driving from Guin to Huntsville covers 114.7 miles across northern Alabama, typically taking about 2 hours and 22 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a straightforward trek, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the journey. Utilizing a mix of AL 24, US 43, and I-565, the route stays within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout. Whether you are heading to Huntsville for business or leisure, this drive offers a manageable pace that avoids the complexity of longer cross-country road trips.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

57.3 miles from Guin, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
AL 24	43.2 mi	51m
US 43	37.2 mi	47m
I 565	19.3 mi	20m
Andrew Jackson Highway	6.6 mi	7m
Huntsville-Decatur Highway	3 mi	3m
6th Avenue Northeast	2.3 mi	3m
Moulton Street West	2.2 mi	4m
Jefferson Street North	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: AL 24 — 43.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 43; AL 118; AL 171

53 ft · 5 sec · US 43; AL 118; AL 171

Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171

19 mi · 26 min · US 43; US 278; AL 171

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 43; AL 17

18 mi · 20 min · US 43; AL 17

At end of road, turn left onto US 43; AL 13; AL 17

6.6 mi · 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto AL 24

36 mi · 42 min · AL 24

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on AL 24

7.5 mi · 9 min · AL 24

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Moulton Street West

2.2 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street West

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 31

2.3 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20

3.0 mi · 3 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

Toward Huntsville Use the left lane.

Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate

19 mi · 20 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

Continue on this road

395 ft · 9 sec · this road

Exit 19C Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

Keep slight right at fork

343 ft · 8 sec

Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

4 ft · 0 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Arrive at destination

Spring Street Southwest

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it best suits your plans. With a total duration under two and a half hours, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to build in rest breaks for fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Guin, as a quick fill-up at the start will keep your costs near the $18 estimate. Because the route relies heavily on AL 24, monitor local traffic reports for that specific stretch to avoid any unexpected delays. Taking advantage of the mid-morning hours can help you navigate the transition onto I-565 more smoothly as you arrive in Huntsville.

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 57.3 miles from Guin, AL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.2 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 25 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntsville, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Guin, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Guin, AL

This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Guin, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on AL 24 for about 43.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Franklin County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Russellville, AL

57 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

Russellville, AL to Huntsville, AL

72.5 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Hackleburg, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Town Creek, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Guin, 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

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Alabama

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.1

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

Visit website

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Decatur, Alabama

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Madison, AL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.5

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12564891223

Visit website

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.1

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 90.1

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 81.9

Trinity, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 106.5

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Dismals Canyon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.8

Phil Campbell, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12059934559

Visit website

Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 114.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18008430468

Dublin Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 106.5

Madison, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12567729300

Visit website

Kids Kingdom

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 106.5

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563872194

Visit website

Chickasaw Indian Mounds

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 8.2

Hamilton, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Monte Sano State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 114.7

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 114.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12568516276

Visit website

Twin Oaks Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Guin, AL

+12054680642

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 114.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 43; US 278; AL 171

Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

43.9 mi into trip | ~55m in | AL 24

Merge onto AL 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

113.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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...

114.1 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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

$17.32 one way

$34.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$19.02	$38.03
premium	$4.56	$20.59	$41.17
diesel	$5.61	$25.32	$50.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.4	$12.04	$5.51
Efficient EV	28.7	$10.04	$4.59
EV Truck/SUV	45.9	$16.06	$7.34

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Guin, AL

Late night in Guin on Sunday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntsville, AL

Late night in Huntsville on Sunday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

77°F

Russellville, AL

57 mi in

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

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 22m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency, with 87% of your travel occurring on major roads. You will spend a significant portion of the trip navigating AL 24, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 43.2 miles. Expect a consistent experience as you transition between state highways and the interstate infrastructure of I-565 as you approach Huntsville. While the road is built for speed rather than technical maneuvering, the shift from regional highways to the more developed interstate system defines the character of the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes steady progress over scenic winding roads.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 43.2 mi on AL 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 24 and US 43. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 43; US 278; AL 171.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 114.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 43; US 278; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles (AL 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.3 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 22m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.2 miles on AL 24. 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.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Just Love Coffee Cafe - Madison, AL

The Mallard Coffee Company

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

Sonic Drive-In

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Madison, AL

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Blink Charging Station

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Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Dismals Canyon

Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

Dublin Park

Kids Kingdom

Chickasaw Indian Mounds

Monte Sano State Park

North Alabama Railroad Museum

Twin Oaks Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Guin, AL

Huntsville, AL

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 22m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Huntsville, AL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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