How far is Bridgeport, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, AL to Madison, AL is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Madison.
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Start on Johnson Street
11 m · 7 sec · Johnson Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
119 m · 16 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Lewis Payne Drive
847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive
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Turn right onto County Road 94
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94
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Turn left onto John T Reid Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
56.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · John T Reid Parkway
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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 Bridgeport 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.
John T Reid Parkway
Continue on John T Reid Parkway
56.5 mi · 01h 06m
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 Bridgeport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Madison?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Bridgeport and 38.7 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridgeport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Woodville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Madison. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 km).
#1 Bridgeport
City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.9475800, -85.7144200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
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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