How far is Lipscomb, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Lipscomb, AL to Madison, AL is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
103.84 mi
01h 41m
Flight
88.59 mi
142.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.59 mi
Kilometers
142.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.84 mi
Kilometers
167.11 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Lipscomb
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lipscomb
2026-04-19T00:31
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
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 Lipscomb
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
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Lipscomb
51.8 mi
00h 50m
To Madison
52 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue E

    942 ft · 42 sec · Avenue E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Harmer Street

    2477 ft · 2 min · Harmer Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Huntsville Avenue

    1163 ft · 36 sec · Huntsville Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jaybird Road

    810 ft · 22 sec · Jaybird Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 18th Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · 18th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lipscomb 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 76%
18th Avenue
11.2 mi · 11%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 9%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
5th Street South
0.94 mi · 1%
Harmer Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
00h 50m from Lipscomb
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lipscomb and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lipscomb and 52 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 $13.86 one way or $27.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lipscomb and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lipscomb and Madison. Straight-line distance: 88.59 mi (142.57 km).

Lipscomb

#1 Lipscomb

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

Population2,110
Coordinates33.4256600, -86.9266600
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue E (-86.926948, 33.425844)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.72
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.86 $27.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.63 $16.93 $33.86
Diesel $5.42 $19.82 $39.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lipscomb and Madison. The current time is 00:31:05.

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.