How far is Madison, AL from Good Hope, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Good Hope, AL is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
196.44 mi
03h 48m
Flight
152.84 mi
245.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.84 mi
Kilometers
245.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.44 mi
Kilometers
316.14 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Good Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Good Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Madison
98.4 mi
01h 54m
To Good Hope
98.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Good Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    971 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 14

    23 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    880 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway

    13.8 mi · 20 min · Coosa River Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallassee Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
83.4 mi · 42%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 38%
Coosa River Parkway
13.8 mi · 7%
14
12.7 mi · 6%
565
8.88 mi · 5%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

83.1 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
01h 54m from Madison
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Madison and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Good Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Good Hope?

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Madison and 98.1 miles from Good Hope.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Madison and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Good Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Good Hope. Straight-line distance: 152.84 mi (245.97 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 Good Hope

Alabama

Population2,393
Coordinates32.5734700, -86.0133000
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Good Hope (-86.0133, 32.57347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.49
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.24 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.51 $59.03
Premium $4.63 $32.05 $64.10
Diesel $5.42 $37.53 $75.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Good Hope. The current time is 01:41:25.

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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.