Trip from Brook Highland, AL to Madison, AL

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Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

103.6 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

2h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brook Highland, AL to Madison, AL covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 565, US 280 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.65 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

51.8 miles from Brook Highland, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 103.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 565. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.2 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 565. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near US 280.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 103.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 280

Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

92 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 340 Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate:...

92.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 340A Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsv...

101.3 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 9 Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

101.6 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 9 Toward Madison

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Brook Highland, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.

Huntsville

92 mi in | ~1h 49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	77.2 mi	1h 23m
I 565	8.4 mi	9m
US 280	7.8 mi	11m
Red Mountain Expressway	2.9 mi	3m
Carraway Boulevard	1.5 mi	3m
Sullivan Street	1.1 mi	2m
Brook Highland Parkway	1.1 mi	2m
Finley Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 77.2 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brook Highland, AL and Madison, AL.

Start on this road

92 ft · 6 sec · this road

Continue on Kinross Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kinross Drive

Turn right onto Brook Highland Trace

0.3 mi · 1 min · Brook Highland Trace

At end of road, turn left onto Brook Highland Drive

516 ft · 28 sec · Brook Highland Drive

Turn right onto Brook Highland Parkway

1.1 mi · 2 min · Brook Highland Parkway

Turn right onto US 280

7.5 mi · 10 min · US 280

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto US 280

0.4 mi · 29 sec · US 280

Toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

Merge onto US 31; US 280

2.9 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 31

1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto AL 378

0.6 mi · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 19th Street North

49 ft · 1 sec · 19th Street North

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 65 North

Merge onto I 65

77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 340 Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 340A Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 9 Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

Keep slight left at fork

467 ft · 9 sec

Exit 9 Toward Madison Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Wall Triana Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Sullivan Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street

Continue on Church Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Church Street

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 51.8 miles from Brook Highland, AL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.2 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brook Highland, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Brook Highland, AL

This is one driving day of about 103.6 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brook Highland, 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 I 65 for about 77.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.8 mi from Brook Highland, AL · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hayden, AL

52 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

Blountsville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hayden, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Brook Highland, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.2 miles.

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

$15.65 one way

$31.29 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$17.18	$34.35
premium	$4.56	$18.59	$37.19
diesel	$5.61	$22.87	$45.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.1	$10.88	$4.97
Efficient EV	25.9	$9.07	$4.14
EV Truck/SUV	41.4	$14.50	$6.63

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Brook Highland, AL

Late night in Brook Highland on Wednesday

Local time

12:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, AL

Late night in Madison on Wednesday

Local time

12:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Hayden, AL

52 mi in

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

28 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

2h 4m 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 Brook Highland, AL to Madison, AL covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 565, US 280. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Brook Highland, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.65 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.

On the drive from Brook Highland, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.

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