Traveling from Jasper to Madison covers 82.4 miles of Alabama landscape, making it a straightforward 1-hour and 45-minute journey. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the drive. The route transitions across the Southeast region, moving between these two distinct Alabama locales. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the simplicity of the trip makes it a reliable option for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Jasper, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Heroes Highway
39.7 mi
42m
AL 69
28.2 mi
39m
I 565
8.4 mi
9m
Viking Drive
1.6 mi
3m
Sullivan Street
1.1 mi
2m
19th Street East
0.6 mi
1m
AL 5
0.4 mi
1m
Church Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Heroes Highway
— 39.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
41 ft·3 sec·3rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto 20th Street West
0.2 mi·40 sec·20th Street West
3
Turn left onto Birmingham Avenue
380 ft·12 sec·Birmingham Avenue
4
Turn right onto 19th Street East
0.6 mi·1 min·19th Street East
5
Continue on Viking Drive
1.6 mi·3 min·Viking Drive
6
Turn slight right onto AL 5; AL 69
0.4 mi·1 min·AL 5; AL 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto AL 69
28 mi·39 min·AL 69
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp onto AL 69
0.2 mi·25 sec·AL 69
9
Merge onto I 65; AL 69
40 mi·42 min·Heroes Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 340Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, HuntsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 340AToward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
12
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
8.4 mi·9 min·I 565; US 72 Alternate
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 9Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
14
Keep slight left at fork
467 ft·9 sec
Exit 9Toward MadisonUse the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
0.3 mi·27 sec·Wall Triana Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Sullivan Street
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Main Street
18
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Church Street
19
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal preference rather than racing against a long travel clock. With no mandatory stops required to reach the 82.4-mile destination, you can easily complete the trip in one go if you prefer efficiency. Keep in mind that the route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, so check local traffic patterns before heading out on I-565. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to ensure you are comfortable with the transition from the state highway system onto the interstate, as traffic density may increase as you near Madison. Fill up your tank before leaving Jasper to keep your $13 fuel budget on track for the duration of the trip.
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 41.2 miles from Jasper, AL, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 58m 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 28m
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 Jasper, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jasper, AL
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Jasper, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Heroes Highway for about 39.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 80.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip|~7m in|AL 69
Turn left onto AL 69
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 340
Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate:...
7
71.2 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 340A
Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsv...
6
80.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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
$12.44 one way
$24.89 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.66
$27.32
premium
$4.56
$14.79
$29.58
diesel
$5.61
$18.19
$36.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.54
$5.27
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Jasper, AL
Late night
in Jasper on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Madison, AL
Late night
in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
1h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 82.4-mile path through the state. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, balancing faster transit with more localized road travel. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 39.7-mile stretch along Heroes Highway, which offers a steady pace before you transition onto AL 69 and eventually I-565. This combination of road types prevents the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, providing enough variety to keep you engaged behind the wheel. As you progress toward Madison, the road conditions shift to accommodate the changing local infrastructure.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on Heroes Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near AL 69.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.4 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: at 3 miles (AL 69): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Jasper, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the Greater Madison Area, it is home to the University of Wisconsin — Madison, one of the premier universities in the United States. It is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and academic excellence. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring the city's many museums and art galleries. The city is also known for its diverse and delicious food options.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.7 miles on Heroes Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Madison, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 3 miles (AL 69): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, AL before heading back.
