How far is Ashford, AL from Madrid, AL?

The driving distance from Ashford, AL to Madrid, AL is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.67 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.77 mi
22.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.77 mi
Kilometers
22.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.26 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madrid
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Ashford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Madrid
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Memphis
AL

Town in Alabama

From Ashford
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Madrid
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashford and Madrid.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashford and Madrid.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    2669 ft · 59 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 km · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Forrester Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Forrester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Saunders Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Saunders Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Oates Street

    8.7 mi · 10 min · South Oates Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Decatur Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Decatur Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Decatur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford and Madrid.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Oates Street
8.74 mi · 42%
North Broadway Street
5.4 mi · 26%
East Saunders Road
2.73 mi · 13%
Forrester Road
2.35 mi · 11%
Decatur Road
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Oates Street

Turn left onto South Oates Street

8.74 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Memphis
00h 14m from Ashford
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashford and Sunny near Madrid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashford to Madrid?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Memphis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Ashford and 10.3 miles from Madrid.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ashford and Sunny near Madrid.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Madrid. Straight-line distance: 13.77 mi (22.16 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Town in Houston County, Alabama, USA

Population2,202
Coordinates31.1829600, -85.2363200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
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#2 Madrid

City in Alabama, United States

Population293
Coordinates31.0357400, -85.3932700
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashford (-85.23632, 31.18296)
End: Madrid (-85.39327, 31.03574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.53
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.76 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.11 $6.22
Premium $4.63 $3.38 $6.75
Diesel $5.42 $3.95 $7.91

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 Ashford and Madrid. The current time is 02:18:10.

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.