Origin
Madison, AL
Night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, AL to Centre, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
106.6 mi
172 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, AL
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Centre, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, AL to Centre, AL covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 565, I 59, Veterans Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on I 565. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.10 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
53.3 miles from Madison, 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 19m highway drive covering 106.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 565 and I 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.3 miles on I 565.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 565 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 565 and I 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (AL 279): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 76.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mill Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
51 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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AL 279
Take the exit onto AL 279 toward 35: Veterans Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 35: Veterans Drive
4
76.5 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
89.8 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 205
Toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville
4
90 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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AL 68
Turn left onto AL 68
Navigation decision point
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 Centre, AL, road signs point toward 68: Collinsville and Crossville.
68: Collinsville
89.8 mi in
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~1h 51m
Crossville
89.8 mi in
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~1h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 565 | 46.3 mi | 54m |
| I 59 | 13 mi | 13m |
| Veterans Drive | 12.6 mi | 16m |
| AL 68 | 11 mi | 18m |
| West Main Street | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Love Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Weiss Lake Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Madison Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 565
— 46.3 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Centre, AL.
1
Start on Church Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
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Church Street
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
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47 sec
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Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Hughes Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Madison Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
46 mi
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54 min
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I 565; US 72 Alternate
7
Take the exit onto AL 279
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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AL 279
Toward 35: Veterans Drive
8
Turn right onto AL 35
13 mi
·
16 min
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Veterans Drive
9
Continue on AL 35
8.9 mi
·
12 min
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West Main Street
10
Continue on AL 35
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Love Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
12
Merge onto I 59
13 mi
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13 min
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I 59
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 205
Toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville
14
Turn left onto AL 68
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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AL 68
15
Turn right onto US 11; AL 68
0.6 mi
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55 sec
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North Valley Avenue
16
Turn left onto AL 68
9.7 mi
·
16 min
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AL 68
17
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Weiss Lake Boulevard
18
Continue on US 411 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
19
Turn left onto AL 283
30 ft
·
0 sec
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Cedar Bluff Road
20
Arrive at destination
AL 283
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 53.3 miles from Madison, AL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centre, 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 106.6 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Madison, 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 565 for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Madison, AL · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.3 miles from Madison, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Centre, AL
The final approach into Centre, 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 Centre, 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
$16.10 one way
$32.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.13 | $38.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.54 | $47.07 |
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: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.12 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.33 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Centre, AL
Night in Centre on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
34 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 19m 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 Madison, AL to Centre, AL covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 565, I 59, Veterans Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 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 $16.10 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 straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (AL 279): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 76.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Madison, AL and Centre, AL, road signs point toward 68: Collinsville and Crossville.
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