How far is it from Athens, AL, to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), ?

The distance between Athens, AL, and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athens, AL, to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), ?

The drive from Athens, AL, to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Athens, AL, to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), ?

The fastest route from Athens, AL, to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) from Athens, AL?

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) lies roughly to the west of Athens, AL.

Which towns do you pass between Athens, AL and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)?

Towns on the route from Athens, AL to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) include Rogersville, Killen, Florence.

Are there charging stations between Athens, AL and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athens, AL to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), 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: 14.

Athens, AL Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Athens, AL to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) takes about 1 h 10 min via US 72. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 48 mi

1 Depart right onto Tanglewood Drive 109 yd
2 Turn left onto US Highway 72 East 17 mi
3 Continue straight onto United States Highway 72 19 mi
4 Continue straight 4 mi
5 Turn left onto Huntsville Road 2 mi
6 Turn left onto South Cox Creek Parkway 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Veterans Park Drive 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Veterans Drive 2 mi

9 Turn left onto Ironside Street 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
11 Turn left onto 2nd Street 2 mi
12 Turn right onto Airport Road 1 mi
13 Arrive onto Airport Road

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The return trip from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) to Athens, AL covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

14 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 40 mi

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
Cox Creek Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 372 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL, 35630250 kW
FAIRFIELD INN - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 21282 Athens-Limestone Blvd., Athens, AL, 35613250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) → Town Creek, AL20 mi · 30 min Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) → Minor Hill, TN46 mi · 1 h 10 min Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) → Florence, AL8 mi · 15 min Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) → Iron City, TN28 mi · 45 min Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) → Huntsville International Airport (HSV)61 mi · 1 h 25 min Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) → Sheffield, AL6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), {toState}?: The distance between Athens, AL, {fromState} and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), {toState} is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), {toState}?: The drive from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), {toState}?: The fastest route from Athens, AL, {fromState} to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), {toState} covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) from Athens, AL?: Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) lies roughly to the west of Athens, AL.
Which roads does the route from Athens, AL to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) follow?: The drive from Athens, AL to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) mainly follows US 72.
Which towns do you pass between Athens, AL and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)?: Towns on the route from Athens, AL to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) include Rogersville, Killen, Florence.
Are there charging stations between Athens, AL and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athens, AL to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), 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: 14.

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