How far is Chelsea, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Chelsea, AL to Madison, AL is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Madison.
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Start on Triana Boulevard Southwest
2730 ft · 1 min · Triana Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Drake Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Drake Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Patton Road Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Patton Road Southwest
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Continue on Jordan Lane Southwest
2662 ft · 1 min · Jordan Lane Southwest
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Take the ramp left
1510 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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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 Chelsea and Madison.
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.
Jordan Lane Southwest
Merge slight left
3.04 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Chelsea and Partly Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Madison?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Chelsea and 7.1 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chelsea and Partly Sunny near Madison.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Madison. Straight-line distance: 7.88 mi (12.68 km).
#1 Chelsea
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,608 |
| Coordinates | 34.6906500, -86.6099900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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