The drive from Madison, AL to Boaz, AL covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governors Drive Southwest, Florida Short Route, I 565 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on Governors Drive Southwest.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.73 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
32.2 miles from Madison, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 64.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governors Drive Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Mill Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Par...
5
10.3 mi into trip|~14m in|US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge onto US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
10.7 mi into trip|~14m in|US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 toward Governors Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Governors Drive
5
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|Henderson Avenue Central
Turn right onto Henderson Avenue Central
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi
45m
Florida Short Route
12.2 mi
19m
I 565
5.2 mi
5m
Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi
3m
Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
North Broad Street
1.4 mi
2m
Hughes Road
1.3 mi
2m
Henderson Avenue Central
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governors Drive Southwest
— 36.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Boaz, AL.
1
Start on Church Street
70 ft·3 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi·47 sec·Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Hughes Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi·3 min·Madison Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
5.2 mi·5 min·I 565; US 72 Alternate
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
Exit 19AToward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
9
Merge onto US 231; US 431
0.4 mi·32 sec·Memorial Parkway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 431
Toward Governors DriveUse the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 431
36 mi·45 min·Governors Drive Southwest
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 431; AL 79
2.5 mi·4 min·Gunter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 431
12 mi·19 min·Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Henderson Avenue Central
0.6 mi·1 min·Henderson Avenue Central
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Henderson Avenue West
0.3 mi·49 sec·Henderson Avenue West
16
Turn left onto AL 205
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
17
Turn right onto College Avenue
365 ft·16 sec·College Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
College Avenue
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 32.2 miles from Madison, AL, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 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 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 42m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boaz, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Madison, AL
This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Madison, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governors Drive Southwest for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from Madison, AL
· 42m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.73 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$10.68
$21.35
premium
$4.56
$11.56
$23.12
diesel
$5.61
$14.22
$28.44
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: 22.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
42 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Boaz, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Guntersville, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Madison, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Huntsville, Alabama
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Huntsville, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Boaz, Alabama
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Huntsville, Alabama
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Huntsville, Alabama
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 21
Blink: 8
Other: 7
EV Connect: 3
Tesla: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.3
0
$6.76
$3.09
Efficient EV
16.1
0
$5.64
$2.58
EV Truck/SUV
25.8
0
$9.02
$4.12
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning
in Madison on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Boaz, AL
Morning
in Boaz on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
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
1h 30m 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 Boaz, AL covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governors Drive Southwest, Florida Short Route, I 565. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 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 $9.73 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 64.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Madison, AL to Boaz, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
