How far is Centre, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Centre, AL to Madison, AL is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 56m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centre and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centre and Madison.
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Start on Cedar Bluff Road
96 m · 6 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Turn slight left
33 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North River Street
125 m · 11 sec · North River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sand Rock Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Sand Rock Avenue
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Continue on County Road 83
5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 83
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Valley Avenue
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Valley Avenue
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Continue on Gault Avenue South
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gault Avenue South
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Turn left
909 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Tammy Little Drive
12.7 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive
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Turn left onto US 72, AL 279
1145 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
46.1 mi · 54 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 Centre and Madison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
John T Reid Parkway
Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
46.1 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Centre and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centre to Madison?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Scottsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Centre and 55.1 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centre and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Scottsboro
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 Scottsboro.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centre and Madison. Straight-line distance: 71.72 mi (115.43 km).
#1 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
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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