How far is Grove Hill, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Grove Hill, AL to Madison, AL is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.43 mi
04h 08m
Flight
215.01 mi
346.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.01 mi
Kilometers
346.03 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.43 mi
Kilometers
391.76 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 8:25 AM CDT
Return by in Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove Hill
2026-04-30T04:17
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Bibb
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America

From Grove Hill
121.5 mi
02h 04m
To Madison
121.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove Hill and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    54 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5

    35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    27.5 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove Hill 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
125 mi · 51%
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 32%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.76 mi · 2%
North Jackson Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
215 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bibb
02h 04m from Grove Hill
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grove Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grove Hill to Madison?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Bibb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Grove Hill and 121.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.53 one way or $65.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grove Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near North Bibb

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Bibb, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bibb.

BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

38 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

47 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

65 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove Hill and Madison. Straight-line distance: 215.01 mi (346.03 km).

Grove Hill

#1 Grove Hill

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,709
Coordinates31.7087700, -87.7772200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-87.777221, 31.708817)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $32.53
Round trip
$65.06
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.53 $65.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.58 $73.17
Premium $4.63 $39.73 $79.46
Diesel $5.42 $46.51 $93.03

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grove Hill and Madison. The current time is 04:17:35.

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.