The drive from Madison, AL to Berry, AL covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, AL 69, AL 18 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.08 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.
Midpoint
56.6 miles from Madison, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 113.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 113.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and AL 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 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 19 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 40 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Sullivan Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 113.1 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 0.6 miles (Sullivan Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Sullivan Street
Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
10.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
8
10.8 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
6
51.7 mi into trip|~58m in|AL 69
Take the exit onto AL 69 toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 299
Toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
7
87.2 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Madison, AL and Berry, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, 69: Good Hope, Cullman, Tupelo, 69: Jasper and Tuscaloosa - among others.
Nashville
10.6 mi in|~13m
69: Good Hope
51.7 mi in|~58m|via AL 69
Cullman
51.7 mi in|~58m|via AL 69
Tupelo
82.8 mi in|~1h 42m
69: Jasper
87.2 mi in|~1h 47m
Tuscaloosa
87.2 mi in|~1h 47m
Oakman
87.2 mi in|~1h 47m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
40 mi
42m
AL 69
38.4 mi
54m
AL 18
15.3 mi
21m
I 565
8.5 mi
9m
I 22
4.1 mi
4m
Industrial Parkway
3.1 mi
4m
Sullivan Street
1.1 mi
2m
Church Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 40 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Berry, AL.
1
Start on Church Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·Church Street
2
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
3
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Main Street
4
Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Sullivan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on Wall Triana Highway
454 ft·11 sec·Wall Triana Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward 565: Decatur
7
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alt
8.5 mi·9 min·I 565; US 72 Alt
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 1Toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 1Toward I 65 South: BirminghamUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 65
40 mi·42 min·I 65
11
Take the exit onto AL 69
28 mi·39 min·AL 69
Exit 299Toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
12
Continue on Industrial Parkway
3.1 mi·4 min·Industrial Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward TupeloUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 22; US 78
4.1 mi·4 min·I 22; US 78
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, OakmanUse the right lane.
16
Turn left onto AL 69
1.1 mi·1 min·AL 69
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto AL 69
9.2 mi·12 min·AL 69
18
Continue on AL 18
15 mi·21 min·AL 18
19
Arrive at destination
AL 18
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 56.6 miles from Madison, AL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berry, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madison, 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 Madison, AL
This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Madison, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from Madison, AL
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.08 one way
$34.16 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.75
$37.50
premium
$4.56
$20.30
$40.60
diesel
$5.61
$24.97
$49.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
36 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Cullman, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cullman, Alabama
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hartselle, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hartselle, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Madison, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Good Hope, Alabama
EVgo
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Cullman, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Decatur, Alabama
EVgo
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 13
Other: 8
Blink: 5
Tesla Destination: 3
Tesla: 2
EVgo: 2
EV Connect: 2
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.9
0
$11.88
$5.43
Efficient EV
28.3
0
$9.90
$4.52
EV Truck/SUV
45.2
0
$15.83
$7.24
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Madison, AL
Late night
in Madison on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Berry, AL
Late night
in Berry on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Cordova, AL
57 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
17 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
2h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Madison, AL to Berry, AL covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, AL 69, AL 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Madison, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.08 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 113.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Sullivan Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Madison, AL and Berry, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, 69: Good Hope, Cullman, Tupelo, 69: Jasper and Tuscaloosa - among others.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
