Huntsville, Alabama to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.5 miles 160.2 km · straight line
110.5 miles actual route 177.9 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
354° N bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Nashville?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Nashville is 99.5 miles (160.2 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located N of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.5 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Nashville in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama and Nashville. 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Nashville

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 250.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM