Day trip from Birmingham to Huntsville
Huntsville lies 136 km (84 mi) north of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 136 km (84 mi) apart, Huntsville is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 2 h 13 min each way by road.
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| Birmingham | Huntsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 196,357 | 215,006 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 200 m (656 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 35201–35298 | 35801–35899 |
What to see in Huntsville
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Space & Rocket Center | 1,000,000 | 2019 |
The busiest is U.S. Space & Rocket Center at 1,000,000 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Huntsville
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Staying in Huntsville
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Common questions
How far is Huntsville from Birmingham?
136 km (84 mi) in a straight line, north of Birmingham; by road roughly 166 km (103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Huntsville by road?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Huntsville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.