How far is Horton, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Horton, AL to Madison, AL is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Madison County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horton and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horton and Madison.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Oneonta Cut-Off Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · Oneonta Cut-Off Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road
1230 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Short Route
2.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
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Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
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Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Florida Short Route
17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Madison Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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Turn left onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
21 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horton and Madison.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida Short Route
Continue on Florida Short Route
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Horton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horton to Madison?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Horton and 30.2 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Horton and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.16 km).
#1 Horton
Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2009300, -86.2969200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.67 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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