How far is Boaz, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Boaz, AL to Madison, AL is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
63.84 mi
01h 21m
Flight
47.81 mi
76.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.81 mi
Kilometers
76.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.84 mi
Kilometers
102.74 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM CDT
Return by in Boaz
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boaz
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boaz
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
New Hope
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama

From Boaz
31.9 mi
00h 40m
To Madison
31.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°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 Boaz and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    111 m · 22 sec · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Henderson Avenue West

    1586 ft · 43 sec · Henderson Avenue West

  4. 4

    Continue on Henderson Avenue Central

    2944 ft · 1 min · Henderson Avenue Central

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Florida Short Route

    12.2 mi · 20 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  11. 11

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
50.2 mi · 79%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 6%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 5%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 3%
North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

Continue on Florida Short Route

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 40m from Boaz
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boaz and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Boaz and 31.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

112 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Madison. Straight-line distance: 47.81 mi (76.95 km).

Boaz

#1 Boaz

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates34.2006500, -86.1663700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-86.166374, 34.200712)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.63 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $5.42 $12.18 $24.37

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 Boaz and Madison. The current time is 02:55:05.

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.