Origin
Leesburg, AL
Night in Leesburg on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, 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
1h 58m
Distance
88.1 mi
142 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, AL
Vladimir Srajber
Huntsville, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 88.1-mile drive from Leesburg, AL to Huntsville, AL is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 58 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical journey through the Southeast region. The route utilizes main roads like John T Reid Parkway and East Main Street, with about 45% of the drive on highways. It offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward and efficient option for getting between these two Alabama locations without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Leesburg, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John T Reid Parkway | 40 mi | 47m |
| Tammy Little Drive | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| East Main Street | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| North Valley Avenue | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| County Road 83 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Glenn Boulevard Southwest | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Gault Avenue South | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sand Rock Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
John T Reid Parkway
— 40 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lokey Street
156 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lokey Street
3
Turn left onto AL 68
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Industrial Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Sand Rock Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Sand Rock Avenue
5
Continue on County Road 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 83
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Valley Avenue
7
Continue on US 11
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Gault Avenue South
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
9
Turn straight onto AL 35
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
10
Continue on AL 35
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on AL 35
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Tammy Little Drive
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 72, AL 279
13
Merge onto US 72; AL 279
40 mi
·
47 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
15
Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
332 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street Northwest
16
Continue on Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street North
17
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
18
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under two hours, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart Leesburg, AL, at your convenience. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 40-mile stretch on John T Reid Parkway, to ensure you have enough to reach Huntsville, AL, without needing an unscheduled stop. With no designated stops provided in the data, plan to pull over if you need a break, but the relatively short distance means you likely won't need to.
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 44.1 miles from Leesburg, AL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m
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 Leesburg, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leesburg, AL
This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Leesburg, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John T Reid Parkway for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Leesburg, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 87.3 — 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
|
Lokey Street
Turn left onto Lokey Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Turn left onto AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 11 / North Valley Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / North Valley Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Turn left toward US 72, AL 279
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 72, AL 279
5
87.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.31 one way
$26.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.61 | $29.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.81 | $31.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Huntsville, AL
Night in Huntsville on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
1h 58m 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?
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, as indicated by its 'Mixed drive' profile. While 45% of the journey involves highway travel, you'll also navigate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40 miles on John T Reid Parkway, offering a period of consistent travel before transitioning. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway sections and potentially slower, more local road segments as you approach your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on John T Reid Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lokey Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m 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: near the start (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 11 / North Valley Avenue): 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 1h 58m. Total distance: 88.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on John T Reid 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 (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 11 / North Valley Avenue): 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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