How far is it from Athens, AL, to Dutton, AL, ?

The distance between Athens, AL, and Dutton, AL, is 73 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athens, AL, to Dutton, AL, ?

The drive from Athens, AL, to Dutton, AL, takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Athens, AL, to Dutton, AL, ?

The fastest route from Athens, AL, to Dutton, AL, covers 73 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Dutton, AL from Athens, AL?

Dutton, AL lies roughly to the east of Athens, AL.

Which roads does the route from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL follow?

The drive from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL mainly follows US 72, I 565. The longest single stretch is 40 mi on I 565.

Which towns do you pass between Athens, AL and Dutton, AL?

Towns on the route from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL include Madison, Huntsville, New Hope, Scottsboro, Section.

Are there charging stations between Athens, AL and Dutton, AL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL, including MB BUCEES ATHENS 9-10 (350 kW); Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) (350 kW); Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

Athens, AL Dutton, AL

Distance: 73 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL takes about 1 h 40 min via I 565; US 72 Alternate. The distance is 73 mi. The straight-line distance is 61 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Madison, AL, Redstone Arsenal, AL, Scottsboro, AL, Hollywood, AL. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 73 mi

1 Depart right onto Tanglewood Drive 109 yd
2 Turn right onto US Highway 72 East 22 mi
3 Continue straight onto Pratt Avenue Northwest 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest 147 yd
5 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 40 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Veterans Drive 4 mi

9 Turn left 5 mi
10 Turn right onto County Road 418 2 mi
11 Turn right 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Gin Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road 118 yd
14 Arrive left onto County Road 51

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The return trip from Dutton, AL to Athens, AL covers roughly the same distance, 73 mi.

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Charging points along the way

46 chargers

MB BUCEES ATHENS 9-10CCS · 2328 Lindsay Ln S, Athens, AL, 35613350 kW
Walmart 661 (Athens, AL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1011 US Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL, 35611350 kW
Buc-ee's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2328 Lindsay Ln S, Athens, AL, 35613250 kW
FAIRFIELD INN - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 21282 Athens-Limestone Blvd., Athens, AL, 35613250 kW
MidCity District - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5909 University Dr, Huntsville, AL, 35806250 kW

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Dutton, AL → Powell, AL6 mi · 15 min Dutton, AL → Rainsville, AL11 mi · 20 min Dutton, AL → Pisgah, AL9 mi · 20 min Dutton, AL → Henagar, AL13 mi · 25 min Dutton, AL → Scottsboro, AL14 mi · 25 min Dutton, AL → Fyffe, AL15 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Dutton, AL, {toState}?: The distance between Athens, AL, {fromState} and Dutton, AL, {toState} is 73 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Dutton, AL, {toState}?: The drive from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Dutton, AL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Dutton, AL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Dutton, AL, {toState} covers 73 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Dutton, AL from Athens, AL?: Dutton, AL lies roughly to the east of Athens, AL.
Which roads does the route from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL follow?: The drive from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL mainly follows US 72, I 565. The longest single stretch is 40 mi on I 565.
Which towns do you pass between Athens, AL and Dutton, AL?: Towns on the route from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL include Madison, Huntsville, New Hope, Scottsboro, Section.
Are there charging stations between Athens, AL and Dutton, AL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athens, AL to Dutton, AL, including MB BUCEES ATHENS 9-10 (350 kW); Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) (350 kW); Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

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