Origin
Blountsville, AL
Morning in Blountsville on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blountsville, AL to Madison, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blountsville, AL
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Madison, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blountsville, AL to Madison, AL covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Heart of Dixie Highway, Main Street, I 565 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on Heart of Dixie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.5 miles from Blountsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 59 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heart of Dixie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.7 miles (AL 53 / Governors Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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US 231 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 231 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
48.2 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Governors Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Governors Drive
4
48.7 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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AL 53 / Governors Drive Southwest
Turn left onto AL 53 / Governors Drive Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
54 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Madison Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward Madison Boulevard
4
59 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Dixie Highway | 25.9 mi | 33m |
| Main Street | 22.3 mi | 31m |
| I 565 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Madison Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Governors Drive Southwest | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hughes Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Parkway Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Heart of Dixie Highway
— 25.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blountsville, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on CR 26
31 ft
·
6 sec
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Lee Street West
2
Turn left onto US 231
22 mi
·
31 min
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 231
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Heart of Dixie Highway
4
Take the exit
284 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Governors Drive
5
Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Memorial Parkway Southwest
Toward Governors Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto AL 53
1.7 mi
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3 min
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Governors Drive Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-565 West: Decatur
8
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
3.3 mi
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3 min
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I 565; US 72 Alternate
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward Madison Boulevard
10
Continue on Madison Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Madison Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Hughes Road
12
Turn left onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Mill Road
13
Turn left onto Church Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
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Church Street
14
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.5 miles from Blountsville, AL, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.5 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blountsville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blountsville, AL
This is one driving day of about 59 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blountsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Heart of Dixie Highway for about 25.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Blountsville, AL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Blountsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madison, AL
The final approach into Madison, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Madison, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.91 one way
$17.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Madison, AL
Morning in Madison on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blountsville, AL to Madison, AL covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Heart of Dixie Highway, Main Street, I 565. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Blountsville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.7 miles (AL 53 / Governors Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blountsville, AL to Madison, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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