How far is Madison, AL from Blountsville, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Blountsville, AL is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
59.71 mi
01h 21m
Flight
43.61 mi
70.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.61 mi
Kilometers
70.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.71 mi
Kilometers
96.1 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountsville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Blountsville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Owens Cross Roads
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

From Madison
29.9 mi
00h 40m
To Blountsville
29.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.3 mi · 32 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lee Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Parkway Southwest
27.1 mi · 45%
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
22.3 mi · 37%
Madison Boulevard
8.28 mi · 14%
Hughes Road
1.28 mi · 2%
US 231 South
0.42 mi · 1%
Mill Road
0.35 mi · 1%
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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owens Cross Roads
00h 40m from Madison
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Blountsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Owens Cross Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Madison and 29.8 miles from Blountsville.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Owens Cross Roads

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Owens Cross Roads, 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 Owens Cross Roads.

RAIL

Anniston

119 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Blountsville. Straight-line distance: 43.61 mi (70.19 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Blountsville

Town of the United States

Population1,657
Coordinates34.0814900, -86.5911000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Blountsville (-86.5911, 34.08149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.99 $17.97
Premium $4.63 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.42 $11.43 $22.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Blountsville. The current time is 20:15:05.

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.