How far is East Florence, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Madison, AL is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Florence and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Madison.
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Start on Midway Street
18 m · 10 sec · Midway Street
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Turn sharp left onto Huntsville Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florence Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · Florence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
1705 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
46.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
2668 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn left onto Mill Road
818 ft · 22 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Church Street
21 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 72 East
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46.8 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Madison?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rogersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from East Florence and 35 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Madison. Straight-line distance: 51.72 mi (83.23 km).
#1 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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