Origin
Huntsville, AL
Evening in Huntsville on Saturday
Local time
6:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AL to Chalkville, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
83.7 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntsville, AL
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Chalkville, AL
Tara Winstead
Trip Overview
Huntsville to Chalkville is 84 miles and takes about 2 hours via North Brindlee Mountain Parkway and Memorial Parkway Southwest, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes highways, making it a quick transit rather than a destination in itself. It's a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brindlee Mountain Parkway | 29 mi | 42m |
| Memorial Parkway Southwest | 26.3 mi | 33m |
| AL 79 | 22.4 mi | 31m |
| Sweeny Hollow Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Center Point Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Monroe Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| AL 151 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Williams Avenue Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
— 29 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Chalkville, AL.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
376 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Side Square
3
Continue on Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Madison Street
4
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Williams Avenue Southwest
5
Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
6
Enter roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
7
Continue on Monroe Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
8
Turn right onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Governors Drive Southwest
9
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
182 ft
·
2 sec
·
Access Road Southwest
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Memorial Parkway Southwest
11
Take the ramp
211 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge onto US 231
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Memorial Parkway Southwest
13
Continue on US 231
29 mi
·
42 min
·
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on AL 79
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
AL 79
15
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
AL 79
16
Continue on AL 79
22 mi
·
30 min
·
AL 79
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto AL 151
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
AL 151
18
Turn slight right
289 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn slight right onto AL 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Point Road
20
Turn left onto Sweeny Hollow Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Sweeny Hollow Road
21
Turn right onto Brewster Road
523 ft
·
31 sec
·
Brewster Road
22
Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Springville Road Northeast
23
Arrive at destination
Old Springville Road Northeast
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 59 minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Huntsville in the morning will allow you to reach Chalkville with plenty of daylight to spare. Since it's a relatively short drive with minimal stops suggested, you can be flexible with your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $12, and it’s always wise to fill up before embarking on a highway stretch, especially before the longest 29-mile segment on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway.
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 41.8 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 57m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chalkville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntsville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntsville, AL
This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Huntsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Huntsville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Side Square
Turn right onto West Side Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Williams Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Monroe Street Southwest
Enter roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Access Road Southwest
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
Old Springville Road Northeast
Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.26 one way
$24.52 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| premium | $4.49 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Chalkville, AL
Evening in Chalkville on Saturday
Local time
6:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 83.7
Park Closure: A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 93% of the 83.7 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of about 29 miles on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a steady pace with fewer interruptions for the majority of the trip, though you'll encounter more local traffic as you approach Chalkville.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway and Memorial Parkway Southwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Side Square.
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 1h 59m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Williams Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Monroe Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,246 ft
501 ft
Total Climb
1,155 ft
Total Descent
920 ft
Highest Point
1,246 ft
~17.9 mi in
Elevation Range
745 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Huntsville, AL
Full guide →Founded 1805
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.
Top landmarks
- • U.S. Space & Rocket Center — science museum in Huntsville, Alabama
- • Episcopal Church of the Nativity — church building in Alabama, United States of America
- • SA-500D — test model of the Saturn V rocket
Arriving in Chalkville, AL
Full guide →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 1h 59m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway. 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: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Williams Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Monroe Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chalkville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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