How far is Madison, AL from Blue Ridge, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Blue Ridge, AL is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Blue Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Blue Ridge.
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Start on Church Street
1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street
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Continue straight
678 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Main Street
572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Wall Triana Highway
138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd
1841 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
931 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jasmine Hill Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jasmine Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Blue Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Madison and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Blue Ridge?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Madison and 95.6 miles from Blue Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.60 one way or $51.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Madison and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Homewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 155.8 mi (250.74 km).
#1 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4926400, -86.1905200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ridge (-86.19052, 32.49264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.27 | $62.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.61 | $73.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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