How far is it from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL?

The distance between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Athens, AL is 36 km by road.

What is the best route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL?

The fastest route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Athens, AL from Huntsville International Airport (HSV)?

Athens, AL lies roughly to the north-west of Huntsville International Airport (HSV).

Where can I find a 24h service station between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Athens, AL?

Along the route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL you can fill up at Chevron, RaceTrac (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Athens, AL?

On the route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL you can take a break at Buc-ee's.

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) Athens, AL

Distance: 36 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL takes about 35 min via I 65. The distance is 36 km. The straight-line distance is 24 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 36 km

1 Depart left onto East Boeing Circle Southwest 2 km
2 Continue straight onto Houston Goodson Way Southwest 573 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Glenn Hearn Boulevard Southwest 2 km
4 Take ramp slightly right 215 m
5 Merge slightly left 13 km
6 Take exit slightly right 263 m
7 Keep slightly right 2 km
8 Merge slightly left 17 km

9 Take exit slightly right 399 m
10 Turn left onto US Highway 72 East 2 km
11 Turn left onto Tanglewood Drive 116 m
12 Arrive left onto Tanglewood Drive

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The return trip from Athens, AL to Huntsville International Airport (HSV) covers roughly the same distance, 36 km.

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How far is it from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL?: The distance between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Athens, AL is 36 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL?: The drive from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL?: The fastest route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Athens, AL from Huntsville International Airport (HSV)?: Athens, AL lies roughly to the north-west of Huntsville International Airport (HSV).
Where can I find a 24h service station between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Athens, AL?: Along the route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL you can fill up at Chevron, RaceTrac (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Athens, AL?: On the route from Huntsville International Airport (HSV) to Athens, AL you can take a break at Buc-ee's.

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