Traveling from Morris to Huntsville covers 83 miles of Alabama landscape, making for an efficient journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes. You will primarily utilize I-65 and I-565, which keeps the travel time manageable for a straightforward day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of around $13, this route is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. Both the origin and destination sit within the Southeast, ensuring a consistent regional experience throughout your drive. Because the trip is short and highway-focused, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Morris, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
59 mi
1h 3m
I 565
18.9 mi
20m
US 31
2.6 mi
3m
Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
1m
Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi
1m
Service Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Stouts Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Spring Street Southwest
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 59 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on Stouts Road
80 ft·5 sec·Stouts Road
2
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Morris Majestic Road
3
Turn right onto US 31
2.6 mi·3 min·US 31
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi·23 sec
5
Turn left onto Service Road
401 ft·12 sec·Service Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 65
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 340Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, HuntsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 340AToward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
10
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
19 mi·20 min·I 565; US 72 Alternate
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
12
Continue on this road
395 ft·9 sec·this road
Exit 19CToward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
13
Keep slight right at fork
343 ft·8 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street North
15
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft·0 sec·Spring Street Southwest
16
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever works best for your plans without needing to worry about mid-trip lodging. Given the heavy reliance on I-65, keep an eye on traffic reports before you head out to ensure your travel time aligns with the estimated 1 hour and 33 minutes. You won't need to plan for formal stops, but having your $13 fuel budget ready will make for a quick and easy transit. Take advantage of the route's simplicity to focus on your arrival in Huntsville rather than navigating complex detours. Being prepared for the 59-mile interstate stretch allows you to settle into a comfortable cruising rhythm from the start.
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 41.5 miles from Morris, AL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 47m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntsville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morris, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morris, AL
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Morris, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 59 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Morris Majestic Road
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
Navigation decision point
8
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 340
Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate:...
7
62.8 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 340A
Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsv...
5
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Do...
9
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.53 one way
$25.07 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.76
$27.52
premium
$4.56
$14.90
$29.80
diesel
$5.61
$18.33
$36.65
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: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.9
0
$8.71
$3.98
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.26
$3.32
EV Truck/SUV
33.2
0
$11.62
$5.31
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Morris, AL
Afternoon
in Morris on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Huntsville, AL
Afternoon
in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
20 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 33m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 97% of your time spent on major routes. The drive features a significant 59-mile stretch on I-65, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for the bulk of your journey. As you transition onto I-565 and US-31, the road character remains consistent with high-speed travel rather than technical, winding local roads. This is a practical, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over secondary scenic byways. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel on well-maintained interstate infrastructure.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 565. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Morris Majestic Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Morris Majestic Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Huntsville, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Morris Majestic Road): Navigation decision point; at 62.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Huntsville, AL before heading back.
