Origin
Odenville, AL
Morning in Odenville on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odenville, AL to Madison, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
102.5 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odenville, AL
Magda Ehlers
Madison, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Odenville, AL to Madison, AL covers 102.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Avenue, Burgess Drive, I 20 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.48 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.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Odenville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 102.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 102.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Odenville, AL to Madison, AL is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Odenville, AL to Madison, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue | — | — |
| Burgess Drive | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| AL 79 | — | — |
| AL 79 North | — | — |
| Tallapoosa Street | — | — |
| Vanderbilt Road | — | — |
| Cedar Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odenville, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on Alabama Street
249 ft
·
17 sec
·
Alabama Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgess Drive
4
Turn left
10 mi
·
15 min
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 20 West: Birmingham
6
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
8
Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
9
Continue on Tallapoosa Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
10
Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vanderbilt Road
11
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cedar Street
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Erwin Dairy Road
13
Continue on 47th Avenue North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
47th Avenue North
14
Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Decatur Highway
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 65 North: Huntsville
16
Merge slight left
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
19
Merge slight left
8.4 mi
·
9 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Madison
466 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison
22
Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Wall Triana Highway
23
Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sullivan Street
24
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 51.2 miles from Odenville, AL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 2m 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 Madison, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Odenville, 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 Odenville, AL
This is one driving day of about 102.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Odenville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Odenville, AL · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Odenville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madison, AL
The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, 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
$15.48 one way
$30.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
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: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.35 | $6.56 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Madison, AL
Morning in Madison on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Kimberly, AL
51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 4m 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 Odenville, AL to Madison, AL covers 102.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue, Burgess Drive, I 20 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Odenville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.48 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.
The drive from Odenville, AL to Madison, AL is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Odenville, AL to Madison, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Odenville, AL to Madison, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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