Origin
Scottsboro, AL
Night in Scottsboro on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsboro, 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
1h 6m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottsboro, AL
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Madison, AL
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Trip Overview
Scottsboro, AL to Madison, AL is 51.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via John T Reid Parkway and Madison Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on well-maintained roads. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger journey, offering a simple and efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John T Reid Parkway | 44.2 mi | 51m |
| Madison Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Hughes Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Caldwell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Peachtree Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Laurel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John T Reid Parkway
— 44.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsboro, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Broad Street
157 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Broad Street
3
Turn left onto West Laurel Street
221 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Laurel Street
4
Turn left onto Caldwell Street
462 ft
·
25 sec
·
Caldwell Street
5
Turn left onto West Peachtree Street
228 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Peachtree Street
6
Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broad Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto US 72
44 mi
·
51 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward Madison Boulevard
10
Continue on Madison Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hughes Road
12
Turn left onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mill Road
13
Turn left onto Church Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Church Street
14
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Scottsboro, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.4 — 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
|
South Broad Street
Turn left onto South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Laurel Street
Turn left onto West Laurel Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Caldwell Street
Turn left onto Caldwell Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Peachtree Street
Turn left onto West Peachtree Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Madison Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward Madison Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Madison, AL
Night in Madison on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 44.2 miles on John T Reid Parkway, which should provide a consistent driving experience. As you progress, the route transitions to Madison Boulevard, offering a similar highway feel. Expect a drive characterized by smooth pavement and relatively few interruptions, making it easy to maintain a steady pace.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.2 mi on John T Reid Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John T Reid Parkway and Madison Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Broad Street.
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 6m drive. You will face about 10 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 (South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Laurel Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on John T Reid Parkway. 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 (South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Laurel Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Caldwell 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 Madison, 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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