How far is Madison, AL from Bridgeport, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Bridgeport, AL is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Bridgeport.
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Start on Church Street
21 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn right onto County Road 94
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94
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Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive
847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
119 m · 15 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
11 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Bridgeport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Madison Boulevard
Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Madison and 39.4 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Woodville
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 Woodville.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 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 Bridgeport
City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.9475800, -85.7144200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-85.71442, 34.94758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
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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