Origin
Meridianville, AL
Late night in Meridianville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridianville, 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
12m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridianville, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Huntsville, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Meridianville and Huntsville, Alabama, this 8.9-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 12 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about lodging or complex planning, and you can easily budget just $1 for fuel. You will travel entirely within the Southeast region, moving from Meridianville directly into the heart of Huntsville. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that is ideal for travelers who prioritize efficiency over a long-distance excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| 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 |
| Wells Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sparkman Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridianville, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on Wells Road
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wells Road
2
Turn right onto US 231; US 431
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 231; US 431
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Memorial Parkway Northwest
4
Turn left onto Sparkman Drive Northwest
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sparkman Drive Northwest
Toward US 72
5
Continue on US 72
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 72
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street Northwest
7
Continue on Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street North
8
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
9
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — 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
|
US 231; US 431
Turn right onto US 231; US 431
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Memorial Parkway Northwest
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Sparkman Drive Northwest
Turn left onto Sparkman Drive Northwest toward US 72
Navigation decision point
Toward US 72
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 72
Continue onto US 72
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Washington Street Northwest
Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Huntsville, AL
Late night in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 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
12m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on US 231, which accounts for the majority of your travel. You will spend roughly 74% of your time on the highway, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.9 miles on US 231. The character of the road is consistent, shifting from the open feel of the highway into the more controlled urban environments of Washington Street Northwest and Jefferson Street North. While you won't encounter the winding turns of rural backroads, the transition from highway speeds to city streets keeps the drive engaging enough for such a brief stint behind the wheel.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and Washington Street Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231; US 431.
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 12m drive. You will face about 6 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 (US 231; US 431): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Memorial Parkway Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.4 miles (Sparkman Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
850 ft
626 ft
Total Climb
155 ft
Total Descent
303 ft
Highest Point
850 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
224 ft
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 12m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on US 231. 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 (US 231; US 431): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Memorial Parkway Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.4 miles (Sparkman Drive Northwest): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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