Origin
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Morning in Owens Cross Roads on Sunday
Local time
11:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owens Cross Roads, 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
21m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Abenezer Muluken
Huntsville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the rural charm of Owens Cross Roads to the urban hub of Huntsville, this 14.4-mile journey is an ideal choice. Spanning just 19 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward, as you should only need about $2 in fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, you will utilize Hwy 431, Wilson Mann Road, and Madison Street to reach your destination. Because the trip is so brief, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to move between these Alabama locations without the logistical stress of a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Mann Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Side Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Side Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Side Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Hwy 431 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owens Cross Roads, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on Old Hwy 431
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Hwy 431
2
Turn right onto CH 61
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Mann Road
3
Turn left onto US 431
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Side Square
369 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Side Square
6
Turn left onto East Side Square
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Side Square
7
Continue on North Side Square
367 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Side Square
8
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — 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
|
CH 61 / Wilson Mann Road
Turn right onto CH 61 / Wilson Mann Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 431
Turn left onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Side Square
Turn right onto South Side Square
Navigation decision point
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Side Square
Turn left onto East Side Square
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
11:36 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
21m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The path lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring you to stay alert through various turns as you transition between the two areas. Because you spend the entire 14.4 miles on surface streets, the character of the road changes frequently rather than settling into a consistent rhythm. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged with the local geography from start to finish.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Madison Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 61 / Wilson Mann Road.
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 21m 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 (CH 61 / Wilson Mann Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on US 431. 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 (CH 61 / Wilson Mann Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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