How far is Alexander City, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Madison, AL is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander City and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City and Madison.
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Start on Court Square
89 m · 15 sec · Court Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
48 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Lee Street
828 ft · 19 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
28 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2811 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
74 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lee Street
2913 ft · 54 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right
66.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Alexander City 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
77.2 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Madison?
The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Alexander City and 82.5 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Gardendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.
Birmingham
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Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Madison. Straight-line distance: 129.57 mi (208.52 km).
#1 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.62 | $49.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.73 | $53.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
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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