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Trip from Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

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

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county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, AL

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town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA

Ardmore, AL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Huntsville to Ardmore, you are in for a quick 25.1-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a one-day excursion, as the short duration makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will navigate through the Southeast region using a combination of Jordan Lane Northwest, Pulaski Pike Northwest, and the Ardmore Highway. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a very economical trip to plan. Given the straightforward nature of the route, it serves as a practical connection between these two Alabama locations rather than a destination-heavy vacation. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, the simplicity of the route allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ardmore Highway 19.6 mi 28m
Jordan Lane Northwest 1.8 mi 2m
Pulaski Pike Northwest 1.5 mi 2m
Oakwood Avenue Northwest 1.4 mi 2m
Holmes Avenue Northwest 0.7 mi 1m
Spragins Street Northwest <0.1 mi <1m
Spragins Avenue Southwest <0.1 mi <1m
Spring Street Southwest <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ardmore Highway — 19.6 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spring Street Southwest

349 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street Southwest
2

Continue on Spragins Avenue Southwest

366 ft · 18 sec · Spragins Avenue Southwest
3

Continue on Spragins Street Northwest

372 ft · 22 sec · Spragins Street Northwest
4

Turn left onto Holmes Avenue Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Holmes Avenue Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Pike Northwest
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest

1.4 mi · 2 min · Oakwood Avenue Northwest
7

Turn right onto AL 53

1.8 mi · 2 min · Jordan Lane Northwest
8

Continue on AL 53

20 mi · 28 min · Ardmore Highway
9

Arrive at destination

TN 7

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spragins Avenue Southwest

Continue onto Spragins Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Holmes Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto Holmes Avenue Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Pulaski Pike Northwest

Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Oakwood Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest

Navigation decision point

3
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | AL 53 / Jordan Lane Northwest

Turn right onto AL 53 / Jordan Lane Northwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.79 one way

$7.58 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.16 $8.32
premium $4.56 $4.51 $9.01
diesel $5.61 $5.54 $11.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.64 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.51 $1.61

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Huntsville, AL

Late night in Huntsville on Sunday

Local time

5:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Ardmore, AL

Late night in Ardmore on Sunday

Local time

5:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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

3 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

39m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entirety of the 25.1-mile trip. You will spend the most significant portion of your time on the Ardmore Highway, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch at 19.6 miles. Because the path relies on local roads, you should prepare for shifting traffic patterns and varied road types as you transition between Huntsville and your destination. The lack of high-speed highway driving makes this a more tactile, hands-on experience compared to typical long-distance road trips.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on Ardmore Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spragins Avenue Southwest.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spragins Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Holmes Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Pulaski Pike Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

698 ft 618 ft

Total Climb

80 ft

Total Descent

26 ft

Highest Point

698 ft

~4.2 mi in

Elevation Range

80 ft

Discover Along the Route

Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.

Shea's Express

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Huntsville

Olde Towne Coffee Shop

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

The Foyer

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 2.8

Cuisine: sandwich

Visit website

Charger Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 2.8

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Huntsville, AL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Cassie's Cafe

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 16.8

The Bottle

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Huntsville, AL

Cuisine: american

Hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su...

Visit website

Pane e Vino

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Huntsville

Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00

Visit website

Taco Bell and KFC

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25.1

Ardmore, TN

Visit website

Thai Garden

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Huntsville

Cuisine: thai

Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:30-21:00; Sa 16:30-...

Visit website

Hardee's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Huntsville, AL

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

Domino's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Huntsville, AL

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...

Visit website

Mrs. Nadine Meslon Yeager

Viewpoint

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pear Tree Park

Park

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

John H Steigerwood Field

Park

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 2.8

View point

Viewpoint

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Space Shuttle

Attraction

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 2.8

Saturn I

Attraction

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 2.8

Kaffeeklatsch

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Huntsville, AL

Hours: Sa 10:00-15:00; Su,Mo off; Tu-Th 09:00-1...

Visit website

Eternal Flame

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

2006 School Bus Crash

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Five Points Books

Books As Seeds

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Artistic Images

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

The Burger Factory

Ruins

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 2.8

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting 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 39m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 19.6 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 0.1 miles (Spragins Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Holmes Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Pulaski Pike Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ardmore, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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