Austin, Texas to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Huntsville, Alabama is 719 miles (1157.1 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860.7 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Huntsville, Alabama. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.