How far is Anniston, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Anniston, AL to Madison, AL is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
118.77 mi
02h 26m
Flight
88.9 mi
143.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.9 mi
Kilometers
143.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.77 mi
Kilometers
191.14 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Anniston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anniston
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anniston
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
Albertville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

From Anniston
56.2 mi
01h 13m
To Madison
62.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    589 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

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

    732 ft · 22 sec · Gurnee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 14th Street

    150 m · 21 sec · West 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Noble Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Noble Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Gadsden Highway

    1628 ft · 33 sec · Old Gadsden Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saks Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saks Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    30.5 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  15. 15

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
38 mi · 32%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 3%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 3%
Noble Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Saks Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
01h 13m from Anniston
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anniston and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Anniston and 62.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anniston and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anniston and Madison. Straight-line distance: 88.9 mi (143.07 km).

Anniston

#1 Anniston

County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA

Population21,090
Coordinates33.6598300, -85.8316300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West 12th Street (-85.831629, 33.659728)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $15.87
Round trip
$31.74
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.87 $31.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.85 $35.69
Premium $4.63 $19.38 $38.76
Diesel $5.42 $22.69 $45.38

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 Anniston and Madison. The current time is 07:12:31.

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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.