How far is Graysville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Graysville, AL to Madison, AL is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.7 mi
01h 31m
Flight
75.61 mi
121.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.61 mi
Kilometers
121.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.7 mi
Kilometers
157.24 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Fri, Apr 17, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-04-17T03:46
Arrive Madison
Fri, Apr 17, 5:18 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
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Graysville
48.8 mi
00h 45m
To Madison
49 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3069 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Cherry Avenue

    1058 ft · 29 sec · Cherry Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Huntsville

    3120 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graysville 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntsville
74.1 mi · 76%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 10%
Cherry Avenue
8.89 mi · 9%
1st Avenue Southeast
1.21 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
I 65 North
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Huntsville

Merge slight left

73.5 mi · 01h 19m

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 45m from Graysville
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Graysville and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Graysville and 49 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.68 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.6206600, -86.9713800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.97107, 33.620756)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.13
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.07 $26.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.69 $29.39
Premium $4.63 $15.96 $31.91
Diesel $5.42 $18.68 $37.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Graysville and Madison. The current time is 03:46:23.

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.