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

411.5 miles 662.3 km · straight line
489.6 miles actual route 788 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Huntsville, Alabama is 411.5 miles (662.3 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 489.6 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. 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 Columbus, Ohio and Huntsville, Alabama. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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, Ohio to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM