Origin
Madison, AL
Afternoon in Madison on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, AL to Riverside, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Riverside, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, AL to Riverside, AL covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Memorial Parkway Southwest, North Brindlee Mountain Parkway, AL 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on Memorial Parkway Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Parkway Southwest | 27.1 mi | 35m |
| North Brindlee Mountain Parkway | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| AL 79 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| I 565 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| CR 26 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Madison Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US 278 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Hughes Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Parkway Southwest
— 27.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Riverside, 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 19A
Toward 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 left at fork onto US 231
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Memorial Parkway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 231
15 mi
·
20 min
·
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 278
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 278
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 278
14
Take the exit
363 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn straight onto AL 79
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
AL 79
16
Turn sharp left onto CR 26
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
CR 26
17
Arrive at destination
CR 26
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Madison, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 278
Turn left onto US 278
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.70 one way
$19.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Riverside, AL
Afternoon in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
64.2 mi in 1h 29m, mostly highway — 27.1 mi of that is on Memorial Parkway Southwest.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on Memorial Parkway Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Memorial Parkway Southwest and North Brindlee Mountain Parkway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on Memorial Parkway Southwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Riverside, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverside, AL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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