Origin
Double Springs, AL
Late night in Double Springs on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Double Springs, AL to Madison, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Double Springs, AL
Othmane Ettalbi
Madison, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Double Springs, AL to Madison, AL covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 33, AL 24, I 565 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on AL 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 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
32 miles from Double Springs, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 64 miles, with most of the trip on AL 33 and AL 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on AL 33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 33 and AL 24. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in near AL 24.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles (AL 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
27.7 mi into trip
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~45m in
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AL 24
Turn right onto AL 24
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
47.6 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
61.7 mi into trip
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~1h 29m 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
9
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
4
62.1 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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Wall Triana Highway
Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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 Double Springs, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.
Huntsville
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
|
via US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 33 | 26.5 mi | 43m |
| AL 24 | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| I 565 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Huntsville-Decatur Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Moulton Street West | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| AL 195 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sullivan Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
AL 33
— 26.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Double Springs, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on Blake Drive
4 ft
·
2 sec
·
Blake Drive
2
Turn right onto AL 195
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 195
3
Continue on AL 33
26 mi
·
43 min
·
AL 33
4
Turn right onto AL 24
10 mi
·
12 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on AL 24
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Moulton Street West
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moulton Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 31
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Toward Huntsville
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 9
Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork
467 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 9
Toward Madison
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wall Triana Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sullivan Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
16
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 32 miles from Double Springs, AL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 64 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 51m 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 21m
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 Double Springs, 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 Double Springs, AL
This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Double Springs, 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 AL 33 for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Double Springs, AL · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Double Springs, 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
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Madison on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bear Creek, AL
32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Double Springs, AL to Madison, AL covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 33, AL 24, I 565. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Double Springs, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles (AL 24): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Double Springs, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.
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