How far is Center Point, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Center Point, AL to Madison, AL is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.71 mi
01h 35m
Flight
72.89 mi
117.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.89 mi
Kilometers
117.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.71 mi
Kilometers
145.99 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Center Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Point
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center Point
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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Center Point
46.8 mi
00h 47m
To Madison
43.9 mi
00h 47m

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 10 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 Center Point and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 23rd Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carson Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Carson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on New Castle Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Castle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Walker Chapel Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Walker Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 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 Center Point and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
72.2 mi · 80%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 10%
Carson Road
6.65 mi · 7%
23rd Avenue Northeast
1.41 mi · 2%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
New Castle Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

71.9 mi · 01h 17m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 47m from Center Point
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Center Point and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Madison?

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Center Point and 43.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center Point and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Madison. Straight-line distance: 72.89 mi (117.31 km).

Center Point

#1 Center Point

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population16,864
Coordinates33.6456600, -86.6836000
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 23rd Avenue Northeast (-86.683596, 33.645744)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.63 $27.26
Premium $4.63 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.42 $17.33 $34.66

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 Center Point and Madison. The current time is 02:27:53.

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.