How far is Madison, AL from Grove Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Grove Hill, AL is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
243.53 mi
05h 09m
Flight
215.01 mi
346.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.01 mi
Kilometers
346.03 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.53 mi
Kilometers
391.92 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-30T05:37
Arrive Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:42 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
North Bibb
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America

From Madison
122 mi
02h 34m
To Grove Hill
121.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Grove Hill.

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5

    69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5

  22. 22

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cobb Street

    1299 ft · 28 sec · Cobb Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Court Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
114 mi · 47%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 31%
I 20 West
27.3 mi · 11%
565
8.88 mi · 4%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
215 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bibb
02h 34m from Madison
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grove Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Grove Hill?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

North Bibb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Madison and 121.6 miles from Grove Hill.

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

The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.53 one way or $65.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grove Hill.

Stop Ideas Near North Bibb

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

38 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

47 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

65 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Grove Hill. Straight-line distance: 215.01 mi (346.03 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Grove Hill

#2 Grove Hill

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,709
Coordinates31.7087700, -87.7772200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Grove Hill (-87.77722, 31.70877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.53 L · about $32.53
Round trip
$65.06
17.18 gal · 65.06 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.53 $65.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.58 $73.17
Premium $4.63 $39.73 $79.46
Diesel $5.42 $46.51 $93.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Grove Hill. The current time is 05:37:06.

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.