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Trip from Guin, 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

2h 14m

Distance

105.7 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

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Guin, AL

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city in Alabama, United States

Madison, AL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Guin to Madison, Alabama, you are looking at a straightforward 105.7-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, the trip is quite budget-friendly. You will primarily utilize AL 24, US 43, and I-565 to complete the transit. Given the relatively short duration, there is no need to split this into an overnight affair, allowing you plenty of flexibility to explore your destination upon arrival.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.9 miles from Guin, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 24 43.2 mi 51m
US 43 37.2 mi 47m
I 565 8.8 mi 9m
Andrew Jackson Highway 6.6 mi 7m
Huntsville-Decatur Highway 3 mi 3m
6th Avenue Northeast 2.3 mi 3m
Moulton Street West 2.2 mi 4m
Sullivan Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: AL 24 — 43.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 43; AL 118; AL 171

53 ft · 5 sec · US 43; AL 118; AL 171
2

Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171

19 mi · 26 min · US 43; US 278; AL 171
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 43; AL 17

18 mi · 20 min · US 43; AL 17
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 43; AL 13; AL 17

6.6 mi · 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
6

Merge onto AL 24

36 mi · 42 min · AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on AL 24

7.5 mi · 9 min · AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on Moulton Street West

2.2 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto US 31

2.3 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20

3.0 mi · 3 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Toward Huntsville Use the left lane.
11

Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate

8.8 mi · 9 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 9 Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
13

Keep slight left at fork

467 ft · 9 sec
Exit 9 Toward Madison Use the left lane.
14

Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Wall Triana Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on Sullivan Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
16

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
17

Continue on Church Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Church Street
18

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour and 14-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion as you approach the Madison area. Since the entire trip requires only about $16 in fuel, filling up your tank in Guin before you head out is a smart way to simplify your travel day. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to pull over whenever you need a break, but keep an eye on your mileage to stay on track. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition from AL 24 to the interstate, as traffic patterns can shift quickly once you reach the highway segments.

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 52.9 miles from Guin, AL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.2 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 23 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.9 miles or 1h 6m 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 47m

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 Guin, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Guin, AL

This is one driving day of about 105.7 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Guin, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AL 24 for about 43.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Franklin County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Russellville, AL

53 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

Hackleburg, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Russellville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Guin, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.6

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

Visit website

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Decatur, Alabama

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Madison, AL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12564891223

Visit website

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

Visit website

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.6

Decatur, Alabama

+12563069992

Sonic Drive-In

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12565849724

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12563506263

Visit website

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Madison, AL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12564891223

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 90.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.1

Trinity, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 105.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Dublin Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12567729300

Visit website

Kids Kingdom

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 105.7

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563872194

Visit website

Dismals Canyon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.2

Phil Campbell, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12059934559

Visit website

Chickasaw Indian Mounds

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.6

Hamilton, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Twin Oaks Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Guin, AL

+12054680642

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 103.7 — 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 | US 43; US 278; AL 171

Turn right onto US 43; US 278; AL 171

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
43.9 mi into trip | ~55m in | AL 24

Merge onto AL 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
103.4 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

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

Exit 9 Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
9
103.7 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 9 Toward Madison

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.96 one way

$31.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $17.52 $35.05
premium $4.56 $18.97 $37.94
diesel $5.61 $23.34 $46.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.10 $5.07
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.25 $4.23
EV Truck/SUV 42.3 0 $14.80 $6.76

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Guin, AL

Late night in Guin on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, AL

Late night in Madison on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 32% chance Live forecast

77°F

Russellville, AL

53 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

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

2h 14m 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 105.7-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find that the driving experience remains consistent, anchored by a significant 43.2-mile stretch along AL 24. It is an efficient, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads. As you transition between the state highways and the eventual merge onto I-565, the pace remains steady and predictable. Expect a functional, reliable commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.2 mi on AL 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 24 and US 43. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 43; US 278; AL 171.

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 105.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 43; US 278; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles (AL 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.3 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): 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.

On the drive from Guin, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.

Huntsville

91.6 mi in | ~1h 56m | via US 72 Alternate; AL 20

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 105.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.2 miles on AL 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 43; US 278; AL 171): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles (AL 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.3 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): 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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