Birmingham, Alabama to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.5 miles 136 km · straight line
105.6 miles estimated 170 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Huntsville, Alabama is 84.5 miles (136 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.6 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 294.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients