How far is Attalla, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Attalla, AL to Madison, AL is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
83.17 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.06 mi
96.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.06 mi
Kilometers
96.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.17 mi
Kilometers
133.85 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Attalla
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attalla
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attalla
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
Grant
AL

Town in Alabama

From Attalla
38.9 mi
00h 48m
To Madison
44.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°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 Attalla and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Northwest

    28.6 mi · 42 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  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 Attalla 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
38 mi · 46%
3rd Street Northwest
28.6 mi · 34%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 4%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 4%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

3rd Street Northwest

Start on 3rd Street Northwest

28.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant
00h 48m from Attalla
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Attalla and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Attalla and 44.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grant

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

105 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attalla and Madison. Straight-line distance: 60.06 mi (96.66 km).

Attalla

#1 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street Northwest (-86.088512, 34.021681)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.63 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $5.42 $15.87 $31.73

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 Attalla and Madison. The current time is 00:07:41.

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.