How far is Fayette, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Fayette, AL to Madison, AL is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
113.2 mi
02h 11m
Flight
93.5 mi
150.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.5 mi
Kilometers
150.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.2 mi
Kilometers
182.18 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Tue, May 12, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Fayette
62.7 mi
01h 05m
To Madison
50.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbus Street East

    12 m · 5 sec · Columbus Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Temple Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Temple Avenue North

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Temple Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Temple Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Birmingham Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Old Birmingham Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1892 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jasper

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Industrial Parkway

    97 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Industrial Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    28 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1044 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    39.7 mi · 43 min · Heroes Highway

  15. 15

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heroes Highway
39.7 mi · 35%
Industrial Parkway
31.5 mi · 28%
Old Birmingham Highway
12.1 mi · 11%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 8%
Temple Avenue North
4.94 mi · 4%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 05m from Fayette
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayette and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Fayette and 50.5 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayette and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Madison. Straight-line distance: 93.5 mi (150.48 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population4,249
Coordinates33.6845500, -87.8308500
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus Street East (-87.830847, 33.684598)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $15.11
Round trip
$30.22
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.11 $30.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.99 $33.99
Premium $4.63 $18.45 $36.91
Diesel $5.42 $21.61 $43.21

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Madison. The current time is 18:49:50.

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.