Road Information

Interstate 565 in Alabama    
Total Mileage in State: 22 miles
Eastern End: At US 72, in Huntsville
Western End: At I-65/AL 20, in Decatur
Mileage covered in Photos: 22 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Madison, Limestone
Major Junctions in Photos: US 231/US 431, in Huntsville
I-65/AL 20, in Decatur
Control Cities in Photos: Huntsville, Decatur

Westbound

   

US 72 West approaching the beginning of Interstate 565 West in Huntsville. The speed limit is 60 mph. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on Interstate 565 West as it begins, just before Exit 21. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 21: US 72 West - Athens (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on Interstate 565 West at mile marker 22. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Beyond mile marker 22, the speed limit increases to 65 mph on Interstate 565 West. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

A Visitor Center exists off Exit 19A. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on Interstate 565 West in Huntsville. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 20: Oakwood Ave / Andrew Jackson Way (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 in the Huntsville area is also known as Admiral Alan B. Shepard Jr. Highway. Take Exit 19A to the Von Braun Center and Museums. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West approaching Exit 19B - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 19B: US 231 / US 431 - Memorial Pkwy / Pratt Ave W / Washington St N (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at mile marker 20. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 19A: Jefferson St / Downtown (Photo taken 12/13/20).

State-named Interstate 565 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on Interstate 565 West at mile marker 19. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Approaching Exit 17, the speed limit increases to 70 mph as Interstate 565 West leaves downtown Huntsville. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Take Exit 17 to the Botanical Garden. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 17: AL 53 North - Jordan Lane (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Take Exit 15 to the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the Space Center. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 15: Madison Pike / Sparkman Dr / Bob Wallace Ave (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View of the rocket replica at the US Space & Rocket Center from Interstate 565 West. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Another state-named Interstate 565 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Take Exit 14A to Redstone Gateway. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 14A: Redstone Arsenal Gate 9 (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 14B: AL 255 North - Research Park Blvd (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 13: Madison Blvd (Photo taken 12/13/20).

State-named Interstate 565 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

The speed limit remains 70 mph. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Alabama. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on Interstate 565 West at mile marker 12. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at mile marker 11. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Take Exit 9 to Madison and Triana. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 9: Madison Blvd / Wall-Triana Hwy (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 8: Huntsville International Airport (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 7: County Line Rd / Madison Blvd. Also at this point, Interstate 565 West enters Limestone County. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on Interstate 565 West at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on Interstate 565 West in Limestone County, as it is reduced to two lanes. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 3: Greenbrier Road (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Mile marker 3 on Interstate 565 West in Limestone County. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Advance signage for the junction of Interstate 65 via Exit 1 - 2 miles ahead. The junction of I-65 will mark the western terminus of Interstate 565. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Take Exit 2 to Mooresville. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Advance signage for Exit 2 on Interstate 565 West. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 2: Mooresville Road (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West approaching Exit 1. The right lane will become an exit only lane to Exit 1. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at Exit 1: Interstate 65 - Birmingham / Nashville (Photo taken 12/13/20).

A closer view of the ramp to Interstate 65 via Exit 1. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Just beyond Exit 1, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

As these signs warn, the controlled access highway ends 1/2 mile ahead. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West as it prepares to pass under Interstate 65 at its western terminus. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 West at mile marker 0, which officially marks its western terminus. It's two lanes continue west as AL 20. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

View on AL 20 West as traffic from Interstate 65 prepares to merge into it ahead on the right. (Photo taken 12/13/20).

Interstate 565 END sign as AL 20 West continues toward Decatur. (Photo taken 12/13/20).