Trip from Madison, AL to Taylor, AL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

211.6 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 3m ★

6 AM

4h 16m

8 AM

4h 42m

10 AM

4h 25m

12 PM

4h 23m

3 PM

4h 27m

5 PM

4h 41m

8 PM

4h 8m

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

The drive from Madison, AL to Taylor, AL covers 211.6 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 565, Hobbie Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 167.9 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.8 miles from Madison, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 16m highway drive covering 211.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 565. The longest continuous stretch is about 167.9 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 167.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 565. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 211.6 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 10.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Sullivan Street

Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

10.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward I 65 South: Birmingham

85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 265 Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

85.8 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 22 West: Memphis

86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Montgomery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Montgomery

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 Taylor, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, Fultondale and Montgomery.

Nashville

10.6 mi in | ~13m

Fultondale

85.3 mi in | ~1h 34m

Montgomery

86.3 mi in | ~1h 35m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	167.9 mi	3h 3m
I 565	8.5 mi	9m
Hobbie Road	7.6 mi	11m
Norman Bridge Road	6.7 mi	9m
AL 94	5.1 mi	9m
Ramer Grady Road	4.2 mi	10m
South Court Street	3.6 mi	5m
Meriwether Trail	2.5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 167.9 mi, about 3h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Church Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Church Street

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Main Street

Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Wall Triana Highway

454 ft · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward 565: Decatur

Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alt

8.5 mi · 9 min · I 565; US 72 Alt

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 1 Toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 1 Toward I 65 South: Birmingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 65

74 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec

Exit 265 Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 22 West: Memphis Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Toward Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 65

94 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 169 Toward Fairview Avenue

Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Fairview Avenue

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue

Turn right onto South Court Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · South Court Street

Continue on US 331

6.7 mi · 9 min · Norman Bridge Road

Continue on US 331

7.6 mi · 11 min · Hobbie Road

Turn left onto AL 94

4.9 mi · 8 min · AL 94

Turn slight left onto AL 94

0.2 mi · 23 sec · AL 94

Turn sharp right onto Ramer Grady Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ramer Grady Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Ramer Grady Road

3.6 mi · 8 min · Ramer Grady Road

Turn slight right onto Meriwether Trail

2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail

Arrive at destination

Meriwether Trail

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 105.8 miles from Madison, AL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.9 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.8 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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 211.6 miles and 4h 16m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 167.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.8 mi from Madison, AL · 1h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

106 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

Hayden, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Madison, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 167.9 miles.

Arriving in Taylor, AL

The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, AL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.96 one way

$63.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$35.08	$70.16
premium	$4.56	$37.98	$75.96
diesel	$5.61	$46.72	$93.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.5	0	$22.22	$10.16
Efficient EV	52.9	0	$18.51	$8.46
EV Truck/SUV	84.6	1	$29.62	$13.54

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 22 minutes from now

Origin

Madison, AL

Night in Madison on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylor, AL

Night in Taylor on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Columbiana, AL

106 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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 16m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Taylor, AL covers 211.6 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 565, Hobbie Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.8 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 $31.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.