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Trip from Oxford, AL to Madison, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

115.6 mi

186 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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city in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA

Oxford, AL

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city in Alabama, United States

Madison, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, AL to Madison, AL covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 431, US 278, Florida Short Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.1 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.46 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

57.8 miles from Oxford, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 115.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 431 and US 278. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.1 miles on US 431.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and US 278. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dewey Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 115.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Dewey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Choccolocco Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dewey Street

Turn left onto Dewey Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Choccolocco Street

Turn left onto Choccolocco Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 431; AL 79 / May Street

Turn right onto US 431; AL 79 / May Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
110.6 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward Madison Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 13 Toward Madison Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 431 46.1 mi 1h 5m
US 278 28.1 mi 40m
Florida Short Route 22.4 mi 26m
South Noble Street 4.4 mi 8m
I 565 3.3 mi 3m
Madison Boulevard 2.5 mi 3m
Blount Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Saks Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 431 — 46.1 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Snow Street

235 ft · 11 sec · Snow Street
2

Turn left onto Dewey Street

363 ft · 21 sec · Dewey Street
3

Turn left onto Choccolocco Street

254 ft · 11 sec · Choccolocco Street
4

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on Front Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Front Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

439 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
7

Continue on South Noble Street

4.4 mi · 8 min · South Noble Street
8

Continue on Old Gadsden Highway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Gadsden Highway
9

Turn right onto Saks Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saks Road
10

Turn left onto US 431

30 mi · 42 min · US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 4th Street Northwest
12

Turn slight right onto US 278; US 431

28 mi · 40 min · US 278; US 431
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on US 431; AL 79

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto US 431; AL 79

319 ft · 6 sec · May Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn slight left onto US 431; AL 79

1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
16

Continue on US 431; AL 79

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
17

Continue on US 431; AL 79

4.7 mi · 5 min · Florida Short Route
18

Continue on US 431

18 mi · 20 min · Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 431

16 mi · 22 min · US 431
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I-565 West: Decatur
21

Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate
22

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 13 Toward Madison Boulevard
23

Continue on Madison Boulevard

2.5 mi · 3 min · Madison Boulevard
24

Turn right onto Hughes Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
25

Turn left onto Mill Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Mill Road
26

Turn left onto Church Street

70 ft · 1 sec · Church Street
27

Arrive at destination

Church Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Oxford, AL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.1 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 25 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 14m

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

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Oxford, 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 Oxford, AL

This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Oxford, 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 US 431 for about 46.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.8 mi from Oxford, AL · 1h 26m into the drive

city in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Guntersville, AL

58 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.

Popular next leg

Guntersville, AL to Madison, AL

47.4 mi · 1h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Glencoe, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Oxford, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.46 one way

$34.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.17 $38.33
premium $4.56 $20.75 $41.50
diesel $5.61 $25.52 $51.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.14 $5.55
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62
EV Truck/SUV 46.2 0 $16.18 $7.40

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% 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

Oxford, AL

Morning in Oxford on Friday

Local time

11:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, AL

Morning in Madison on Friday

Local time

11:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 45m 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 Oxford, AL to Madison, AL covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 431, US 278, Florida Short Route. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Oxford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.46 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dewey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Choccolocco Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Freedom Riders National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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