Huntsville, Alabama to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Wilmington, Delaware is 698.4 miles (1124 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located ENE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 838.1 miles, taking about 16h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama and Wilmington, Delaware. 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.