Houston to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617.1 miles 993.2 km · straight line
765.3 miles actual route 1231.7 km · driving distance
14h 0min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Houston to Huntsville, Alabama is 617.1 miles (993.2 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.3 miles, taking about 14h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 0min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 48min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 12min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM