Interstate 565

highway in Alabama

Interstate 565 (I-565) is an Interstate spur that connects I-65 in Decatur with U.S. Route 72 (US 72) in Huntsville, in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is 21.688 miles (34.903 km)

I-565 marker

I-565

Route information
Auxiliary route of I-65
Length21.688 mi (34.903 km)
Existed1991–present
Major junctions
West end
I-65 / US 72 Alt. / SR 20 in Decatur
Major intersections US 231 / US 431 in Huntsville
East end
US 72 / US 72 Alt. in Huntsville
Location
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesLimestone, Madison
Highway system
  • Alabama State Highway System
I-459SR 605

I-565 goes through the cities of Decatur, Madison, and downtown Huntsville. It also provides a route to the Huntsville International Airport. The interstate forms a part of Appalachian Development Highway System Corridor V. US 72 Alternate (US 72 Alt.) travels along with I-565 for its entire length.