Columbia, Missouri to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

431.2 miles 694 km · straight line
517.5 miles estimated 832.8 km · driving distance
10h 25min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Huntsville, Alabama is 431.2 miles (694 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located SE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 517.5 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 25min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 30min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 54min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients