How far is Aliceville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Aliceville, AL to Madison, AL is about 193 miles (310.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.02 mi
03h 05m
Flight
135.03 mi
217.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.03 mi
Kilometers
217.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.02 mi
Kilometers
310.63 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, May 2, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aliceville
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Madison
Sat, May 2, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aliceville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McDonald Chapel
AL

Census designated place

From Aliceville
95.6 mi
01h 32m
To Madison
97.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aliceville and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Mobile Road

    606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Northeast

    2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road

    10 mi · 14 min · Carrollton Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuscaloosa Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Tuscaloosa Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Tuscaloosa Street

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    18 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  19. 19

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 41%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
56.9 mi · 29%
Tuscaloosa Street
13.3 mi · 7%
Carrollton Road
10 mi · 5%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 5%
Main Avenue
1.7 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald Chapel
01h 32m from Aliceville
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aliceville to Madison?

The road trip is about 193 miles (310.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Aliceville and 97.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McDonald Chapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

66 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aliceville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 135.03 mi (217.31 km).

Aliceville

#1 Aliceville

City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Population2,231
Coordinates33.1295700, -88.1514200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile Road (-88.151426, 33.129396)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.78 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.58
13.62 gal · 51.56 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.79 $51.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.00 $58.01
Premium $4.63 $31.50 $62.99
Diesel $5.42 $36.88 $73.75

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Aliceville and Madison. The current time is 23:30:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.