How far is Ashville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Ashville, AL to Madison, AL is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.37 mi
01h 45m
Flight
65.91 mi
106.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.91 mi
Kilometers
106.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.37 mi
Kilometers
147.04 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Fri, May 1, 8:07 PM CDT
Return by in Ashville
Fri, May 1, 9:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashville
2026-05-01T18:21
Arrive Madison
Fri, May 1, 8:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashville
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
Arab
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, US

From Ashville
45 mi
00h 52m
To Madison
46.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Ashville and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street East

    27 m · 8 sec · Court Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    16.6 mi · 25 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Avenue East

    13.6 mi · 21 min · 2nd Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    40.8 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Governors Drive

    87 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest

    2366 ft · 52 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  9. 9

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Avenue
16.6 mi · 18%
2nd Avenue East
13.6 mi · 15%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 4%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 4%
Governors Drive Southwest
1.72 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

40.8 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arab
00h 52m from Ashville
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashville 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 Ashville to Madison?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Ashville and 46.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arab

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

94 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

96 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 65.91 mi (106.07 km).

Ashville

#1 Ashville

City in St.

Population2,396
Coordinates33.8370400, -86.2544200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: US 231 (-86.254485, 33.837041)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.39
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.19 $24.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.71 $27.43
Premium $4.63 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.42 $17.44 $34.87

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashville and Madison. The current time is 18:21:47.

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.