How far is Madison, AL from Boaz, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Boaz, AL is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.39 mi
01h 30m
Flight
47.81 mi
76.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.81 mi
Kilometers
76.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.39 mi
Kilometers
103.63 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boaz
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Boaz
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
New Hope
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama

From Madison
32.2 mi
00h 45m
To Boaz
32.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Governors Drive

    1748 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    12.2 mi · 20 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Henderson Avenue Central

    2944 ft · 1 min · Henderson Avenue Central

  15. 15

    Continue on Henderson Avenue West

    1586 ft · 49 sec · Henderson Avenue West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · College Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 56%
Florida Short Route
12.2 mi · 19%
Madison Boulevard
8.28 mi · 13%
Gunter Avenue
2.53 mi · 4%
North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southwest

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

36.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 45m from Madison
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Partly Sunny near Boaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Madison and 32.2 miles from Boaz.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny near Boaz.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

112 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 47.81 mi (76.95 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Boaz

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates34.2006500, -86.1663700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Boaz (-86.16637, 34.20065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.63 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.42 $12.29 $24.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Boaz. The current time is 03:57:09.

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.