How far is New Brockton, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from New Brockton, AL to Madison, AL is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brockton and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brockton and Madison.
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Start on Mc Kinnon Street
18 m · 3 sec · Mc Kinnon Street
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Turn right onto North John Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North John Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.1 mi · 27 min
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brockton and Madison.
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 North
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brockton and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brockton to Madison?
The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from New Brockton and 131.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Brockton and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brockton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 233.8 mi (376.27 km).
#1 New Brockton
Town
| Population | 1,286 |
| Coordinates | 31.3857200, -85.9293900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.35 | $78.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.74 | $85.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.03 | $100.07 |
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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