How far is Lineville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Lineville, AL to Madison, AL is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.63 mi
02h 55m
Flight
111.56 mi
179.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.56 mi
Kilometers
179.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.63 mi
Kilometers
297.14 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, May 2, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lineville
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Madison
Sat, May 2, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lineville
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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Lineville
73.8 mi
01h 27m
To Madison
110.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheaha Road

    10 m · 6 sec · Cheaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on Barfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Barfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 9

    12.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Road

    2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  21. 21

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lineville 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
38 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 14%
State Route 9
16 mi · 9%
East Meighan Boulevard
8.95 mi · 5%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 2%
I 20 West
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

28.1 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
01h 27m from Lineville
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lineville and 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 Lineville to Madison?

The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Lineville and 110.8 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.65 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lineville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 111.56 mi (179.54 km).

Lineville

#1 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheaha Road (-85.754407, 33.31067)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.66 L · about $24.65
Round trip
$49.31
13.02 gal · 49.32 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.65 $49.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.63 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.42 $35.25 $70.50

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lineville and Madison. The current time is 23:30:19.

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.