How far is Arab, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Arab, AL to Madison, AL is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arab and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arab and Madison.
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Start on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
35 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
33 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Heart of Dixie Highway
25.9 mi · 34 min · Heart of Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Governors Drive
87 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
2366 ft · 52 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Governors Drive Southwest
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Madison Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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Turn left onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
21 m · 2 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 Arab 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.
Heart of Dixie Highway
Continue on Heart of Dixie Highway
25.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arab and 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 Arab to Madison?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Owens Cross Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Arab and 21.8 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arab and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Owens Cross Roads
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arab and Madison. Straight-line distance: 30 mi (48.28 km).
#1 Arab
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
| Population | 8,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.3181500, -86.4958200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
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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