Origin
Harvest, AL
Late night in Harvest on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvest, 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
24m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvest, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Trip Overview
Harvest to Huntsville is 14.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Ardmore Highway/Jordan Lane NW, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama and the Southeast region, making it a straightforward local drive. It's a simple connection between two nearby communities, perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic hop if you're exploring the area. You won't encounter major highways, so expect a more grounded, community-focused experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Highway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Jordan Lane Northwest | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Harvest Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Oakwood Avenue Northwest | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Pike Northwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| University Drive Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pratt Avenue Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ardmore Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvest, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on CH 11
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Railroad Bed Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Wall Triana Highway
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wall Triana Highway
3
Turn right onto Harvest Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Harvest Road
4
Turn right onto AL 53
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Ardmore Highway
5
Continue on AL 53
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Lane Northwest
6
Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakwood Avenue Northwest
7
Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Pike Northwest
8
Turn left onto US 72
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
University Drive Northwest
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Pratt Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pratt Avenue Northwest
10
Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Street Northwest
11
Continue on Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street North
12
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
13
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wall Triana Highway
At end of road, turn left onto Wall Triana Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harvest Road
Turn right onto Harvest Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
AL 53 / Ardmore Highway
Turn right onto AL 53 / Ardmore Highway
Navigation decision point
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Oakwood Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 72 / University Drive Northwest
Turn left onto US 72 / University Drive Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 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
24m 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 route is defined by its frequent turns, indicating a local, community-level drive rather than a high-speed transit. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 14.6 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 7.3 miles along Ardmore Highway. The drive progresses through various local roads, including Harvest Road and Jordan Lane Northwest, suggesting a gradual transition through residential and commercial areas without any prolonged interstate-style travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Ardmore Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.3 miles in near Wall Triana 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 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Wall Triana Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Harvest Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (AL 53 / Ardmore Highway): Navigation decision point.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Ardmore Highway. 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 0.3 miles (Wall Triana Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Harvest Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (AL 53 / Ardmore Highway): Navigation decision point.
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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