How far is Cordova, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Cordova, AL to Madison, AL is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Madison.
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Start on Commerce Street
58 m · 9 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
121 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on 1st Street
710 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · Green Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1571 ft · 45 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jog Road
153 m · 10 sec · Jog Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Take the ramp left
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jasper
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Parkway
108 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Industrial Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway
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Continue straight
28 mi · 39 min
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Take the ramp left
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
39.7 mi · 43 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 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 Cordova 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.
Heroes Highway
Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
39.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Cordova and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Madison?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Cordova and 44.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cordova and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Cullman
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 Cullman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Madison. Straight-line distance: 69.5 mi (111.85 km).
#1 Cordova
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,820 |
| Coordinates | 33.7598300, -87.1833300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
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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