Origin
Florala, AL
Night in Florala on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Florala, AL to Madison, AL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
295.3 mi
475 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
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6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florala, AL
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Madison, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florala, AL to Madison, AL covers 295.3 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Lockala Avenue, AL 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 225 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.6 miles from Florala, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 295.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Lockala Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 225 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 22 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 225 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Lockala Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 295.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 283.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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~0m in
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US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
283.7 mi into trip
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~5h 23m 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:...
7
284 mi into trip
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~5h 24m 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...
6
293 mi into trip
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~5h 34m 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
293.3 mi into trip
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~5h 35m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 225 mi | 4h 5m |
| Lockala Avenue | 21.7 mi | 30m |
| AL 55 | 19.9 mi | 23m |
| Mobile Road | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| I 565 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| River Falls Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Western Bypass | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Sullivan Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 225 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florala, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on Wall Street
98 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wall Street
2
Turn sharp left onto US 331; SR 55
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Continue on AL 55
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Lockhart Boulevard
4
Continue on AL 55
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Lockala Avenue
5
Turn left onto AL 55
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 55
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 29; AL 55
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Bypass
7
Continue on US 29; AL 55
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
River Falls Street
8
Continue on US 84; AL 55
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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River Falls Street
9
Turn right onto AL 55
18 mi
·
20 min
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AL 55
10
Continue on US 31; AL 55
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Mobile Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 65
225 mi
·
4 hr 5 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 340A
Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
15
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 9
Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
17
Keep slight left at fork
467 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 9
Toward Madison
Use the left lane.
18
Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wall Triana Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sullivan Street
20
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Main Street
21
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Church Street
22
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.6 miles from Florala, AL, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
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 Florala, 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 Florala, AL
This is one driving day of about 295.3 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florala, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 225 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.6 mi from Florala, AL · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.6 miles from Florala, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.60 one way
$89.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $48.96 | $97.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $53.00 | $106.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.20 | $130.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.01 | $14.17 |
| Efficient EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.1 | 1 | $41.34 | $18.90 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbiana, AL
148 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Florala, AL to Madison, AL covers 295.3 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Lockala Avenue, AL 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.6 miles from Florala, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 295.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 331; SR 55 / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 283.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Florala, AL to Madison, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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