Origin
Florence, AL
Late night in Florence on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, AL to Madison, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, AL
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Madison, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Florence to Madison, Alabama, you are looking at a straightforward 59.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete in a single sitting without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable regional commute. The route keeps you within the Southeast, transitioning between two neighboring Alabama cities. Because the drive is concise, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule rather than rushing to beat daylight or fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 47.7 mi | 1h 3m |
| Florence Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Wall Triana Highway | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| West Tennessee Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sullivan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 47.7 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on North Pine Street
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Pine Street
2
Turn left onto West Tennessee Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tennessee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 72
Toward US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 72
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 72
6
Continue on US 72
47 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
US 72
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Wall Triana Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Sullivan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Street
9
Turn left onto Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mill Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Church Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Church Street
11
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Florence, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Tennessee Street
Turn left onto West Tennessee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 72
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 toward US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
6
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Wall Triana Highway
Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Mill Road
Turn left onto Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Trinity, AL
30 mi in
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
6 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
1h 24m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with about 80% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate primarily via US 72, Florence Boulevard, and the Wall Triana Highway as you move toward your destination. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on a 47.7-mile stretch along US 72, which serves as the backbone of this trip. While it lacks the stop-and-go intensity of city driving, you should expect a consistent pace throughout the journey. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes direct transit over winding backroads or scenic detours.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.7 mi on US 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and Florence Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Tennessee Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Tennessee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles (Wall Triana Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Florence, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.
Huntsville
8.1 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 72
About the Cities
Starting in Florence, AL
Full guide →Florence is a city in northwest Alabama near Mississippi and Tennessee.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.7 miles on US 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West Tennessee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles (Wall Triana Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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