Your total trip with all stops is around 1,530 miles / 2460 km, taking roughly 24 hours for the whole trip. If you want to see every small town along the way, you can get a full list of cities between North Dakota and Alabama.
Start from North Dakota (ND).
Minneapolis, Minnesota is stopping point #1 after driving about 410 miles (670 km) or 6.5 hours.
Madison, Wisconsin is stopping point #2 after driving about 270 miles (430 km) or 4 hours. Your total trip so far is about 680 miles or 1100 km over roughly 10.5 hours of driving.
Decatur, Illinois is stopping point #3 after driving about 250 miles (400 km) or 4 hours. Your total trip so far is about 930 miles or 1500 km over roughly 15 hours of driving.
Nashville, Tennessee is stopping point #4 after driving about 350 miles (570 km) or 5.5 hours. Your total trip so far is about 1,280 miles or 2060 km over roughly 20.5 hours of driving.
Finally, Alabama (AL) is your destination after driving about 250 miles (400 km) or 4 hours. Your total trip with all stops is around 1,530 miles or 2460 km, taking roughly 24 hours for the whole trip.
Travelmath helps you figure out where to stop when planning a long road trip from one location to another. The best stopping point for an overnight hotel stay or a break from driving often depends on how far or how long you want to drive before pausing to rest. You can find the closest city to your stopping point to look for hotels, or explore other cities and towns along the route. Use this as a road trip planner when you're driving cross-country or mapping a route with multiple stops.