How far is Garrison, WV from Madison, WV?

The driving distance from Garrison, WV to Madison, WV is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36 mi
00h 56m
Flight
17.7 mi
28.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36 mi
Kilometers
57.93 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Garrison
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrison
2026-04-19T05:23
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrison
9:30 PM EDT
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
Mount Hope
WV

City in West Virginia

From Garrison
18 mi
00h 28m
To Madison
18 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seng Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Seng Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    25.7 mi · 45 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Boone Parkway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Daniel Boone Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2946 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Street

    1472 ft · 25 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel Boone Parkway
5.49 mi · 15%
Seng Creek Road
2.08 mi · 6%
Smoot Avenue
1.91 mi · 5%
State Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

25.7 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Hope
00h 28m from Garrison
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Garrison and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Garrison and 18 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Garrison and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope

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 Mount Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hope.

RAIL

Montgomery

19 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

42 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

49 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and Madison. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.48 km).

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#1 Garrison

Garrison is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9962200, -81.5067800
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,616
Coordinates38.0670500, -81.8192900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Seng Creek Road (-81.506758, 37.99609)
End: State Street (-81.819329, 38.067064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

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 West Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Garrison and Madison. The current time is 05:23:19.

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.