Clarksdale to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

229.9 miles 370 km · straight line
287.4 miles estimated 462.5 km · driving distance
5h 47min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Clarksdale to Huntsville, Alabama is 229.9 miles (370 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located E of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 287.4 miles, taking about 5h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi 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. 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 Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 47min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 56min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 30min $34–$101* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m 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 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients