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

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Madison, AL is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.87 mi
01h 38m
Flight
84.44 mi
135.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.44 mi
Kilometers
135.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.87 mi
Kilometers
162.34 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Pleasant Grove
49.8 mi
00h 49m
To Madison
51 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    44 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ensley Pleasant Grove Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Ensley Pleasant Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1415 ft · 46 sec · Crawford Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gary Avenue

    2173 ft · 1 min · Gary Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 78%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 9%
I 20 East
5.21 mi · 5%
Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
2.07 mi · 2%
Park Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 49m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Pleasant Grove and 51 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Madison. Straight-line distance: 84.44 mi (135.9 km).

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#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population10,260
Coordinates33.4909400, -86.9702700
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-86.970165, 33.490938)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.16 $30.32
Premium $4.63 $16.47 $32.93
Diesel $5.42 $19.28 $38.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Madison. The current time is 22:08:15.

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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.