How far is Good Hope, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Good Hope, AL to Madison, AL is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Good Hope and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Good Hope and Madison.
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Start on County Road 437
688 ft · 13 sec · County Road 437
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
35.7 mi · 38 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 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 Good Hope 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.
Heroes Highway
Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
35.7 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Good Hope to Madison?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hartselle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Good Hope and 23.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Hartselle
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Good Hope and Madison. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 km).
#1 Good Hope
Alabama
| Population | 1,966 |
| Coordinates | 34.1159300, -86.8636100 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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