Columbus, Indiana to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.1 miles 500.6 km · straight line
373.3 miles estimated 600.7 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Indiana from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Huntsville, Alabama is 311.1 miles (500.6 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located S of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.3 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Indiana 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 Columbus, Indiana to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients