Baton Rouge to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.9 miles 641.9 km · straight line
478.6 miles estimated 770.3 km · driving distance
9h 38min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Huntsville, Alabama is 398.9 miles (641.9 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.6 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and Huntsville, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baton Rouge to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 38min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 34min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 9min $57–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients