How far is Madison, AL from Ashville, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Ashville, AL is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
90.65 mi
02h 07m
Flight
65.91 mi
106.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.91 mi
Kilometers
106.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.65 mi
Kilometers
145.89 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashville
Fri, May 1, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Fri, May 1, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-01T19:44
Arrive Ashville
Fri, May 1, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Arab
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, US

From Madison
45.4 mi
01h 03m
To Ashville
45.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°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 Madison and Ashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    21 m · 4 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2557 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    994 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest

    26.7 mi · 35 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 6th Street South

    16.6 mi · 25 min · 6th Street South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street East

    27 m · 3 sec · Court Street East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Parkway Southwest
27.1 mi · 30%
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
20.6 mi · 23%
6th Street South
16.6 mi · 18%
Madison Boulevard
8.28 mi · 9%
Hughes Road
1.28 mi · 1%
US 231 South
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Memorial Parkway Southwest

Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest

26.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arab
01h 03m from Madison
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Ashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Madison and 45.3 miles from Ashville.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arab

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

94 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

96 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Ashville. Straight-line distance: 65.91 mi (106.07 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Ashville

City in St.

Population2,396
Coordinates33.8370400, -86.2544200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Ashville (-86.25442, 33.83704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.63 $27.26
Premium $4.63 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.42 $17.33 $34.66

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 Madison and Ashville. The current time is 19:44:03.

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.