How far is Locust Fork, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Locust Fork, AL to Madison, AL is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust Fork and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Fork and Madison.
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Start on Spunky Hollow Road
12 m · 7 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Old Town Road
117 m · 22 sec · Old Town Road
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
51.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Governors Drive
87 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
2366 ft · 52 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Governors Drive Southwest
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Madison Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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Turn left onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left 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 Locust Fork and Madison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old Town Road
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51.7 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Locust Fork and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust Fork to Madison?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Locust Fork and 37.5 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Fork and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Arab
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arab.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust Fork and Madison. Straight-line distance: 55.22 mi (88.87 km).
#1 Locust Fork
Town
| Population | 1,178 |
| Coordinates | 33.9076000, -86.6152700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.02 | $28.05 |
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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