How far is Madison, AL from Choccolocco, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Choccolocco, AL is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.79 mi
02h 48m
Flight
93.43 mi
150.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.43 mi
Kilometers
150.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.79 mi
Kilometers
194.39 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Choccolocco
Sat, Nov 7, 7:38 PM CST
Return by in Madison
Sat, Nov 7, 10:26 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-11-07T16:50
Arrive Choccolocco
Sat, Nov 7, 7:38 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:30 PM CST
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
Albertville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

From Madison
60.4 mi
01h 24m
To Choccolocco
60.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    21 m · 4 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2557 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    994 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive

    1748 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2085 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Choccolocco Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Choccolocco Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Erickton Drive

    111 m · 19 sec · Erickton Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old Choccolocco Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Choccolocco Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Choccolocco Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 30%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 23%
Chastain Boulevard East
26.9 mi · 22%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 7%
Madison Boulevard
8.28 mi · 7%
Choccolocco Road
4.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southwest

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

36.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
01h 24m from Madison
Leave By
12:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Partly Sunny near Choccolocco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Madison and 60.4 miles from Choccolocco.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.63 one way or $31.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny near Choccolocco.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albertville, 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 Albertville.

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Choccolocco. Straight-line distance: 93.43 mi (150.36 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Choccolocco

Choccolocco is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6592700, -85.7035700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Choccolocco (-85.70357, 33.65927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $15.63
Round trip
$31.25
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $15.63 $31.25
Mid-grade $4.15 $17.70 $35.39
Premium $4.55 $19.40 $38.80
Diesel $5.82 $24.80 $49.60

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Choccolocco. The current time is 16:50:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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