Huntsville, Alabama to Winchester, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262 miles 421.6 km · straight line
327.5 miles estimated 527 km · driving distance
6h 35min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Winchester, Kentucky?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Winchester, Kentucky is 262 miles (421.6 km) as the crow flies. Winchester, Kentucky is located NNE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 327.5 miles, taking about 6h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Winchester, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Huntsville, Alabama and Winchester, Kentucky. 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Winchester, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 35min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 54min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 15min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Winchester, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Winchester, Kentucky
37.99°N, 84.18°W
America/New_York
303m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients