Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Florence, AL
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Madison, AL to Florence, AL is 59.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via US Highway 72, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. You'll mostly be on a well-traveled highway, making it a predictable and efficient journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 72 | 26.4 mi | 35m |
| United States Highway 72 | 18.9 mi | 24m |
| US 72 | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| County Line Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Mill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Tennessee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Florence, AL.
Start on Church Street
Turn left onto Mill Road
Turn right onto County Line Road
Turn left onto US 72
Continue on US 72
Continue on US 72
Continue on East Tennessee Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.6 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.
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto County Line Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 72 / US Highway 72
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.94 one way
$17.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.63 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Florence on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roadways like US Highway 72. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 26.4 miles on US Highway 72 without major interruptions. The character of the drive is largely defined by its highway nature, meaning you'll experience efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. It's about covering ground smoothly and directly.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 72 and United States Highway 72. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, AL to Florence, AL is easy. At 1h 23m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 72 / US Highway 72): Lane positioning matters here.
Florence is a city in northwest Alabama near Mississippi and Tennessee.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
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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