Bristol, Tennessee to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

278.4 miles 448 km · straight line
348 miles estimated 560 km · driving distance
7h 0min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Huntsville, Alabama is 278.4 miles (448 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located WSW of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 348 miles, taking about 7h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 0min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 24min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 39min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients