How far is Hamilton, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Hamilton, AL to Madison, AL is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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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
93.69 mi
01h 40m
Flight
80.49 mi
129.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.49 mi
Kilometers
129.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.69 mi
Kilometers
150.78 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Hamilton
46.1 mi
00h 50m
To Madison
47.6 mi
00h 50m

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 Hamilton and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bexar Avenue West

    6 m · 8 sec · Bexar Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Military Street North

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Military Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    846 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
56.4 mi · 60%
Military Street North
14.2 mi · 15%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
11.9 mi · 13%
U.S. Highway 43
2.84 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 2%
Moulton Street West
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 50m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Hamilton and 47.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $24.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 80.49 mi (129.53 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population6,645
Coordinates34.1423200, -87.9886400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bexar Avenue West (-87.98863, 34.142374)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$24.99
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.50 $24.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.05 $28.11
Premium $4.63 $15.26 $30.53
Diesel $5.42 $17.87 $35.74

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Madison. The current time is 19:29:42.

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.