Origin
Scottsboro, AL
Night in Scottsboro on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsboro, 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
52m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottsboro, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.1-mile drive from Scottsboro, AL to Huntsville, AL is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 52 minutes. With a 93% highway share, it's a quick connection between two points in the Southeast region. You can expect to spend around $6 on fuel for this journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B. Given its short duration, it offers flexibility for departures and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John T Reid Parkway | 38.1 mi | 44m |
| South Broad Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Caldwell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Peachtree Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Laurel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
John T Reid Parkway
— 38.1 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsboro, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Broad Street
157 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Broad Street
3
Turn left onto West Laurel Street
221 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Laurel Street
4
Turn left onto Caldwell Street
462 ft
·
25 sec
·
Caldwell Street
5
Turn left onto West Peachtree Street
228 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Peachtree Street
6
Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broad Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto US 72
38 mi
·
44 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
10
Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
332 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street Northwest
11
Continue on Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street North
12
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
13
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Scottsboro, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.3 — 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
|
South Broad Street
Turn left onto South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Laurel Street
Turn left onto West Laurel Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Caldwell Street
Turn left onto Caldwell Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Peachtree Street
Turn left onto West Peachtree Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$6.21 one way
$12.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
77°F
Woodville, AL
21 mi in
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
52m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 93% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 38.1 miles along John T Reid Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The road profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting minimal interruptions and a focus on efficient travel. While the specific transitions aren't detailed, the high highway percentage indicates a generally smooth and direct journey for most of the 41.1 miles.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.1 mi on John T Reid Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John T Reid Parkway and South Broad Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Broad Street.
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 52m drive. You will face about 9 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 (South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Laurel Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Caldwell Street): 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 52m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 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 (South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Laurel Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Russell Cave 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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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