How far is Collinsville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Madison, AL is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.57 mi
01h 31m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.57 mi
Kilometers
147.36 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsville
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsville
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
Scottsboro
AL

City in Alabama

From Collinsville
45.7 mi
00h 45m
To Madison
45.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Collinsville and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    654 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 72, AL 279

    1145 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    46.1 mi · 54 min · John T Reid Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T Reid Parkway
46.1 mi · 50%
West Main Street
14.6 mi · 16%
Tammy Little Drive
12.7 mi · 14%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 10%
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.82 mi · 4%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsboro
00h 45m from Collinsville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 45.7 miles from Collinsville and 45.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsboro

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).

Collinsville

#1 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-85.860587, 34.264006)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.46
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.23 $24.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.76 $27.51
Premium $4.63 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.42 $17.49 $34.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinsville and Madison. The current time is 01:51:59.

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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.