How far is Deatsville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Deatsville, AL to Madison, AL is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
164.43 mi
02h 35m
Flight
145.89 mi
234.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.89 mi
Kilometers
234.79 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.43 mi
Kilometers
264.62 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deatsville
2026-04-18T10:26
Arrive Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deatsville
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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Deatsville
82.1 mi
01h 17m
To Madison
82.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Lane

    46 m · 10 sec · Academy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    133.8 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  6. 6

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deatsville 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Academy Lane
134 mi · 82%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 6%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Wall Triana Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Academy Lane

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 26m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
145.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 17m from Deatsville
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deatsville 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 Deatsville to Madison?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Deatsville and 82.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deatsville and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deatsville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 145.89 mi (234.79 km).

Deatsville

#1 Deatsville

Town of the United States

Population1,243
Coordinates32.6081900, -86.3958100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Lane (-86.395831, 32.608193)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.93
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.96 $43.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.70 $49.40
Premium $4.63 $26.83 $53.65
Diesel $5.42 $31.41 $62.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Deatsville and Madison. The current time is 10:26:35.

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.