How far is Madison, AL from Grayson Valley, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Grayson Valley, AL is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Grayson Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Grayson Valley.
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Start on Church Street
1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street
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Continue straight
678 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Main Street
572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Wall Triana Highway
138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
72 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Walkers Chapel Road
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fultondale
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Walker Chapel Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Chapel Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Castle Road
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Turn straight onto Carson Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Carson Road
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Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn right onto Sweeny Hollow Road
4 mi · 7 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
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Continue on Chalkville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Chalkville Road
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Turn right onto Grayson Valley Drive
1385 ft · 39 sec · Grayson Valley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grayson Valley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Grayson Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
72 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grayson Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Grayson Valley?
The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Madison and 49.2 miles from Grayson Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grayson Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Good Hope
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 Good Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Grayson Valley. Straight-line distance: 72.89 mi (117.31 km).
#1 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grayson Valley
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 33.6481600, -86.6394300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grayson Valley (-86.63943, 33.64816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.84 | $37.69 |
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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