Trip from Millbrook, 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

3h 15m

Distance

173.1 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 4m ★

6 AM

3h 16m

8 AM

3h 40m

10 AM

3h 24m

12 PM

3h 22m

3 PM

3h 25m

5 PM

3h 39m

8 PM

3h 9m

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

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city in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Millbrook, AL

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Madison, AL

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Trip Overview

This 173.1-mile drive from Millbrook to Madison, Alabama, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect the trip to take about 3 hours and 15 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $26. The route primarily utilizes I-65 and I-565, making it a predominantly interstate experience. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel in Alabama.

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

86.5 miles from Millbrook, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	157.8 mi	2h 51m
I 565	8.4 mi	9m
County Road 10	1.6 mi	3m
Sullivan Street	1.1 mi	2m
AL 14	0.8 mi	1m
Grandview Road	0.5 mi	1m
Church Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 157.8 mi, about 2h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on AL 143

30 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

Turn sharp left onto Edgewood Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Edgewood Road

Turn slight right onto Grandview Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Grandview Road

Continue on County Road 10

1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 10

Continue on County Road 8

0.3 mi · 43 sec · County Road 8

Turn left onto AL 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · AL 14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 65

158 mi · 2 hr 51 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 340 Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 340A Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 9 Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

Keep slight left at fork

467 ft · 9 sec

Exit 9 Toward Madison Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Wall Triana Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Sullivan Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street

Continue on Church Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Church Street

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Trip Plan

Plan to depart Millbrook in the morning to take advantage of the full day upon arrival in Madison. With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable without an overnight stop. You'll likely only need one planned stop, perhaps for fuel or a quick break, given the relatively short distance. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 157.8-mile stretch on I-65, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. The minimal stops required mean you have ample flexibility for departure and arrival.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 86.5 miles from Millbrook, AL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.8 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 38 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Millbrook, 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 Millbrook, AL

This is one driving day of about 173.1 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Millbrook, 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 I 65 for about 157.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Birmingham, AL

87 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

Thorsby, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Birmingham, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Millbrook, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.8 miles.

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

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoover, Alabama

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.2

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pelham, Alabama

1.7 mi

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Millbrook, Alabama

2.8 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 173.1

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12564891223

Visit website

Makers Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morris, Alabama

0.8 mi

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hoover, Alabama

2.1 mi

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.2

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 61.8

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Logan's Roadhouse

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342859900

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+12057148066

Visit website

Panda Express

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 74.2

Hoover, AL

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12054032879

Visit website

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Millbrook, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342900008

Visit website

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.2

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12052596405

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 74.2

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12058488147

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 173.1

Madison, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12564891223

Visit website

Makers Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 98.9

Morris, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

Visit website

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.2

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12057689732

Visit website

Galleria Coffee 168

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.2

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12055414348

June Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Daily Edition

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.2

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12055278007

Cala Coffee Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056321040

Visit website

Alicia's Coffee LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12055830926

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 61.8

Alabaster, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Dublin Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 173.1

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 173.1

Madison, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563872194

Visit website

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49.4

Calera, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12056683435

Visit website

Aldridge Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 74.2

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12057396558

Visit website

Rickwood Caverns State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 111.2

Warrior, Alabama

+12056479692

Visit website

Moss Rock Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 74.2

Hoover, Alabama

+12057397141

Visit website

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12052542025

Visit website

McWane Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.5

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12057148300

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 171 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Edgewood Road

Turn sharp left onto Edgewood Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

161.5 mi into trip | ~3h 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:...

161.8 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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...

170.8 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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

171 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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

$26.14 one way

$52.28 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$28.70	$57.40
premium	$4.56	$31.07	$62.14
diesel	$5.61	$38.22	$76.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.9	$18.18	$8.31
Efficient EV	43.3	$15.15	$6.92
EV Truck/SUV	69.2	$24.23	$11.08

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Millbrook, AL

Night in Millbrook on Saturday

Local time

11:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, AL

Night in Madison on Saturday

Local time

11:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Birmingham, AL

87 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

3 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

3h 15m 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?

This route is characterized by its high highway share, with 97% of the journey on major interstates. You'll spend the bulk of your time on I-65, including a significant stretch of 157.8 miles without needing to exit. This means you can anticipate a consistent driving pace for most of the trip. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of County Road 10 near the end offers a brief transition. Overall, it’s a functional and efficient drive designed for covering distance.

97% 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: 157.8 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 565. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Edgewood Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 173.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Edgewood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 161.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.8 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 Millbrook, AL to Madison, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.

Huntsville

161.5 mi in | ~3h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 173.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 157.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Madison, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Millbrook, AL to Madison, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Habaneros Mexican Grill

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Madison, AL

Habaneros Mexican Grill

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Logan's Roadhouse

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Panda Express

China King

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

Taco Bell

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Madison, AL

Makers Coffee

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

Galleria Coffee 168

June Coffee

Daily Edition

Cala Coffee Downtown

Alicia's Coffee LLC

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Dublin Park

Kids Kingdom

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Aldridge Gardens

Rickwood Caverns State Park

Moss Rock Preserve

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

McWane Science Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Millbrook, AL

Madison, AL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 15m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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