How far is Madison, AL from Hackleburg, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Hackleburg, AL is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Hackleburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Hackleburg.
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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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Continue straight
624 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
1144 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 43
2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
2656 ft · 37 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
58 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Tree Street
18 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Hackleburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gordon Terry Parkway
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33.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Hackleburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Hackleburg?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Madison and 39.3 miles from Hackleburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Hackleburg.
Stop Ideas Near Moulton
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 Moulton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Hackleburg. Straight-line distance: 68.08 mi (109.56 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 Hackleburg
City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 34.2773200, -87.8286400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hackleburg (-87.82864, 34.27732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
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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