How far is Kimberly, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Kimberly, AL to Madison, AL is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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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
72.32 mi
01h 08m
Flight
64.08 mi
103.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.08 mi
Kilometers
103.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.32 mi
Kilometers
116.38 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Kimberly
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-05-12T20:53
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
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
South Vinemont
AL

Town

From Kimberly
36.1 mi
00h 34m
To Madison
36.2 mi
00h 34m

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 E
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 Kimberly and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    560 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Service Road

    122 m · 13 sec · Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberly 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Service Road
59.5 mi · 82%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 13%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Wall Triana Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Service Road

Merge slight left

59 mi · 01h 03m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vinemont
00h 34m from Kimberly
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kimberly and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

South Vinemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Kimberly and 36.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Vinemont

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

81 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberly and Madison. Straight-line distance: 64.08 mi (103.12 km).

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#1 Kimberly

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Population3,620
Coordinates33.7734400, -86.8138800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: US 31 (-86.81387, 33.773443)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.31
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.66 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.63 $11.79 $23.59
Diesel $5.42 $13.81 $27.62

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 Kimberly and Madison. The current time is 20:53:08.

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.