Origin
Madison, AL
Late night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, AL to Bridgeport, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
78.8 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, AL
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Bridgeport, AL
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Trip Overview
Madison, AL to Bridgeport, AL is 78.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via I 565 and Madison Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Alabama for its entirety. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it an easy addition to your travel plans if you're in the area. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you won't spend all day on the road, leaving ample time for your destination or other activities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Madison, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 565 | 71.7 mi | 1h 23m |
| Madison Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| County Road 94 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hughes Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alabama Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lewis Payne Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 565
— 71.7 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Bridgeport, AL.
1
Start on Church Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hughes Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
72 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
7
Turn right onto CR 94
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 94
8
Turn left onto CR 75
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lewis Payne Drive
9
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
10
Turn right onto 7th Street
389 ft
·
15 sec
·
7th Street
11
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Alabama Avenue
12
Turn right onto Johnson Street
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnson Street
13
Arrive at destination
Johnson Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 37 minute drive time, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving in the morning will get you to Bridgeport with much of the day ahead. Since the longest stretch without a major road change is over 71 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark or during the initial leg on I 565. You'll find the fuel cost is estimated at just $12, so it's an economical trip. There are no designated stops in the data, so feel free to make spontaneous breaks as needed, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Bridgeport.
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 39.4 miles from Madison, AL, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madison, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Madison, AL
This is one driving day of about 78.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Madison, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 565 for about 71.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Madison, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 565 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hughes Road
Turn right onto Hughes Road
Navigation decision point
4
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
7th Street
Turn right onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Alabama Avenue
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
78.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
Johnson Street
Turn right onto Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.90 one way
$23.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.06 | $26.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
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: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.03 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Bridgeport, AL
Late night in Bridgeport on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Russell Cave National Monument
National Monument
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifa...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 76.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 91% of it utilizing major roadways like I 565 and Madison Boulevard. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest continuous segment covering 71.7 miles on I 565. This means you can settle in for a consistent pace for the majority of your trip. While the majority is highway, expect some transitions as you move onto local roads like County Road 94 closer to Bridgeport, offering a slight change of scenery.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.7 mi on I 565.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 565 and Madison Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hughes Road): Navigation decision point; at 78.5 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Madison, AL
Full guide →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.
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 37m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.7 miles on I 565. 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 (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hughes Road): Navigation decision point; at 78.5 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Russell Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeport, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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