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Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
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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Kansas, AL
Dany Castrejon
The drive from Madison, AL to Kansas, AL covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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, I 565 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 $14.98 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
49.6 miles from Madison, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 99.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and AL 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 miles on I 65.
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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 99.2 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
At end of road, turn left onto AL 118
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Madison, AL and Kansas, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, 69: Good Hope and Cullman.
Nashville
69: Good Hope
Cullman
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 40 mi | 42m |
| AL 69 | 29.2 mi | 41m |
| I 565 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| AL 118 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| AL 5 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| I 22 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 1st Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sullivan Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Kansas, AL.
Start on Church Street
Continue on this road
Continue on Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
Continue on Wall Triana Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alt
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit onto AL 69
Turn right onto AL 5; AL 69
Continue on AL 5; AL 69
Continue on AL 69
Continue on AL 69
Continue on AL 118
Continue on AL 118
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn left onto AL 118
Continue on AL 118
Continue on AL 118
Continue on AL 118
Turn left onto Old Highway 78 East
Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 56m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas, AL than in the middle of the route.
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 99.2 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Madison, AL · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Madison, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kansas, 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 Kansas, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.98 one way
$29.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
10:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Kansas on Tuesday
Local time
10:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
78°F
Cordova, AL
50 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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