How far is Madison, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to East Florence, AL is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
63.65 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.72 mi
83.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.44 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive East Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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 Madison
28.5 mi
00h 35m
To East Florence
35.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    21 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 72

    26.4 mi · 35 min · US Highway 72

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 72

    18.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 72

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Huntsville Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 72
26.4 mi · 41%
United States Highway 72
22.4 mi · 35%
County Line Road
3.21 mi · 5%
Huntsville Road
2.95 mi · 5%
Mill Road
2.18 mi · 3%
Church Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 72

Turn left onto US Highway 72

26.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogersville
00h 35m from Madison
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 28.5 miles from Madison and 35.1 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 51.72 mi (83.23 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 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 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
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.63 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $5.42 $12.18 $24.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and East Florence. The current time is 19:22:38.

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.