Trip from Madison, AL to Choccolocco, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

120.8 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 120.8-mile journey from Madison, AL to Choccolocco, AL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a small portion on highways, making for a more engaged driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18. Given its relatively short distance and turn-heavy profile, it’s well-suited for a single day's excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, keeping the landscape consistent.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.4 miles from Madison, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 120.8-mile route. Only about 12% of your journey will be on highways, meaning you'll be interacting with local traffic and road conditions frequently. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 36.3 miles, primarily on Governors Drive Southwest. This suggests a drive that requires constant attention, with frequent adjustments to speed and direction rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The road will likely feel more intimate and connected to the communities you pass through.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 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 around 9.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 120.8 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 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; at 10.7 miles (US 431): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...

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.

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

78.4 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | 5th Avenue Northwest

Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

115.6 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | Choccolocco Road

Turn left onto Choccolocco Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governors Drive Southwest	36.3 mi	45m
Florida Short Route	28.1 mi	40m
Chastain Boulevard East	18.8 mi	22m
West Meighan Boulevard	9 mi	15m
US 431	8.4 mi	11m
I 565	5.2 mi	5m
Choccolocco Road	4.1 mi	6m
Madison Boulevard	2.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Governors Drive Southwest — 36.3 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Choccolocco, AL.

Start on Church Street

70 ft · 3 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto Mill Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Mill Road

Turn right onto Hughes Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

At end of road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard

2.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate

5.2 mi · 5 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road

Exit 19A Toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

Merge onto US 231; US 431

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 431

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 431

Toward Governors Drive Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 431

36 mi · 45 min · Governors Drive Southwest

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 431; AL 79

2.5 mi · 4 min · Gunter Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 431

28 mi · 40 min · Florida Short Route

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 53 sec · 4th Street Northwest

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 278; US 431

9.0 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 431

19 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 431

0.4 mi · 33 sec · US 431

Continue on US 431

0.4 mi · 34 sec · US 431

Continue on US 431

7.2 mi · 9 min · US 431

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Choccolocco Road

4.1 mi · 6 min · Choccolocco Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Erickton Drive

363 ft · 18 sec · Erickton Drive

Turn left onto Old Choccolocco Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Choccolocco Road

Arrive at destination

Old Choccolocco Road

Trip Plan

With a duration of under 3 hours, this trip offers flexibility; you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. However, starting earlier in the day might help you avoid some of the local traffic that can accumulate. Plan for one stop, as the longest stretch is over 36 miles, giving you a good opportunity to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the total cost is estimated at $18, and local roads can sometimes have fewer service stations than major highways. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with Governors Drive Southwest before you depart, as it forms the longest uninterrupted segment and will set the pace for a significant portion of your drive.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 60.4 miles from Madison, AL, or about 1h 21m 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 27 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Choccolocco, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Madison, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 120.8 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Madison, 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 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 60.4 mi from Madison, AL · 1h 21m into the drive

city in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Guntersville, AL

60 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

Huntsville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Guntersville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Madison, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Choccolocco, AL

The final approach into Choccolocco, 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 Choccolocco, 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

$18.24 one way

$36.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$20.03	$40.05
premium	$4.56	$21.68	$43.36
diesel	$5.61	$26.67	$53.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.2	$12.68	$5.80
Efficient EV	30.2	$10.57	$4.83
EV Truck/SUV	48.3	$16.91	$7.73

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Madison, AL

Late night in Madison on Thursday

Local time

12:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Choccolocco, AL

Late night in Choccolocco on Thursday

Local time

12:00 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

31 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 48m 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 Choccolocco, AL covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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, Chastain Boulevard East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.4 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 $18.24 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Madison, AL to Choccolocco, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Madison, AL to Choccolocco, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Choccolocco, AL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Madison, AL

Choccolocco, AL

Same local time

31 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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