Origin
Madison, AL
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11:37 PM
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Trip from Madison, AL to Choccolocco, 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 48m
Distance
120.8 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
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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Choccolocco, AL
Fernando Oliveira
Trip Overview
This 120.8-mile journey from Madison, AL to Choccolocco, AL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a small portion on highways, making for a more engaged driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18. Given its relatively short distance and turn-heavy profile, it’s well-suited for a single day's excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, keeping the landscape consistent.
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
60.4 miles from Madison, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governors Drive Southwest | 36.3 mi | 45m |
| Florida Short Route | 28.1 mi | 40m |
| Chastain Boulevard East | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| West Meighan Boulevard | 9 mi | 15m |
| US 431 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| I 565 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Choccolocco Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Madison Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Governors Drive Southwest
— 36.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Choccolocco, 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
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
this road
Exit 19A
Toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
9
Merge onto US 231; US 431
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Memorial Parkway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 431
Toward Governors Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 431
36 mi
·
45 min
·
Governors Drive Southwest
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 431; AL 79
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Gunter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 431
28 mi
·
40 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
4th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue Northwest
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 278; US 431
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
West Meighan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 431
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Chastain Boulevard East
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 431
19
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 431
20
Continue on US 431
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Choccolocco Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Choccolocco Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Erickton Drive
363 ft
·
18 sec
·
Erickton Drive
23
Turn left onto Old Choccolocco Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Choccolocco Road
24
Arrive at destination
Old Choccolocco Road
Trip Plan
With a duration of under 3 hours, this trip offers flexibility; you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. However, starting earlier in the day might help you avoid some of the local traffic that can accumulate. Plan for one stop, as the longest stretch is over 36 miles, giving you a good opportunity to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the total cost is estimated at $18, and local roads can sometimes have fewer service stations than major highways. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with Governors Drive Southwest before you depart, as it forms the longest uninterrupted segment and will set the pace for a significant portion of your drive.
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 60.4 miles from Madison, AL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 21m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Choccolocco, 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.
+
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 Madison, AL
This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Madison, 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 Governors Drive Southwest for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Madison, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 115.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Par...
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge onto US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 toward Governors Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Governors Drive
6
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
5th Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
115.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
Choccolocco Road
Turn left onto Choccolocco Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.24 one way
$36.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.03 | $40.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.91 | $7.73 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Choccolocco, AL
Night in Choccolocco on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
31 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
2h 48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 120.8-mile route. Only about 12% of your journey will be on highways, meaning you'll be interacting with local traffic and road conditions frequently. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 36.3 miles, primarily on Governors Drive Southwest. This suggests a drive that requires constant attention, with frequent adjustments to speed and direction rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The road will likely feel more intimate and connected to the communities you pass through.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.3 mi on Governors Drive Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 120.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 431): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 120.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.3 miles on Governors Drive Southwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Choccolocco, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (US 231; US 431 / Memorial Parkway Southwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 431): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Choccolocco, 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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