How far is Florence, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Madison, AL is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.92 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.19 mi
85.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.19 mi
Kilometers
85.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.92 mi
Kilometers
102.87 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Mon, May 4, 6:29 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Mon, May 4, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-04T17:14
Arrive Madison
Mon, May 4, 6:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rogersville
AL

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

From Florence
29.8 mi
00h 37m
To Madison
34.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    23 m · 9 sec · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Tennessee Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Tennessee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Florence Boulevard

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Florence Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville

    1705 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    46.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Wall Triana Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    818 ft · 22 sec · Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
47.7 mi · 75%
Florence Boulevard
7.29 mi · 11%
Wall Triana Highway
3.13 mi · 5%
West Tennessee Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Mill Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

US 72 East

Continue straight

46.8 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogersville
00h 37m from Florence
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Madison?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 29.8 miles from Florence and 34.1 miles from Madison.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Madison. Straight-line distance: 53.19 mi (85.6 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.54 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.52 gal · 17.08 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.63 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $5.42 $12.24 $24.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Madison. The current time is 17:14:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.