Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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.
Hazel Green, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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If you are traveling from Hazel Green to Huntsville, you are looking at a quick 14.5-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes. This short commute is entirely contained within Alabama’s Southeast region, making it a straightforward drive that easily fits into a single day. You will primarily navigate via U.S. 231 before transitioning onto Washington Street Northwest and Jefferson Street North. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than enough to cover this distance. Because the journey is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two points without any required stops along the way.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. 231 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Washington Street Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Jefferson Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 72 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sparkman Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green, AL and Huntsville, AL.
Start on US 231; US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
Turn left onto Sparkman Drive Northwest
Continue on US 72
Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
Continue on Jefferson Street North
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Sparkman Drive Northwest toward US 72
Navigation decision point
Continue onto US 72
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
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 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hazel Green on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Huntsville on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
Expect a highway-focused drive that keeps you moving efficiently for the majority of the trip. With 84% of the route consisting of highway travel, you can anticipate a fairly consistent pace throughout your 19-minute journey. The longest stretch you will encounter is an 11.6-mile segment on U.S. 231, which provides the most uninterrupted portion of the drive. As you leave Hazel Green and approach Huntsville, the character of the road shifts from open highway lanes toward the more localized infrastructure of Washington Street Northwest and Jefferson Street North. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed for getting from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. 231 and Washington Street Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near Memorial Parkway Northwest.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m 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 11.6 miles (Memorial Parkway Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12 miles (Sparkman Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
154 ft
Total Descent
303 ft
Highest Point
828 ft
~8.3 mi in
Elevation Range
201 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
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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