How far is Madison, AL from Argo, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Argo, AL is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
116.05 mi
02h 13m
Flight
71.31 mi
114.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.31 mi
Kilometers
114.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.05 mi
Kilometers
186.76 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Argo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-19T00:57
Arrive Argo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Madison
58.1 mi
01h 06m
To Argo
58 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    17.4 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Argo

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Argo

    51 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Liles Lane

    614 ft · 16 sec · Liles Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2124 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Argo-Margaret Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Argo-Margaret Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Trace Way

    670 ft · 32 sec · Trace Way

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mason Circle

    61 m · 9 sec · Mason Circle

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Argo.

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 64%
I 59 North
17.7 mi · 15%
565
8.88 mi · 8%
I 20 East
5.25 mi · 5%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 4%
Argo-Margaret Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 06m from Madison
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Madison and 58 miles from Argo.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Argo. Straight-line distance: 71.31 mi (114.76 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Argo

#2 Argo

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,278
Coordinates33.6877800, -86.5005100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Argo (-86.50051, 33.68778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.42 $34.84
Premium $4.63 $18.92 $37.83
Diesel $5.42 $22.15 $44.29

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 Madison and Argo. The current time is 00:57:29.

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.