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.
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
78.78 mi
01h 37m
Flight
61.1 mi
98.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.1 mi
Kilometers
98.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.79 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-18T05:13
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Woodville
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Madison
39.4 mi
00h 48m
To Bridgeport
39.4 mi
00h 48m

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
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  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

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 94

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    119 m · 15 sec · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Boulevard
74.8 mi · 95%
County Road 94
1.38 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Broadway Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Mill Road
0.35 mi
Alabama Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodville
00h 48m from Madison
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates34.9475800, -85.7144200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Bridgeport (-85.71442, 34.94758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Bridgeport. The current time is 05:13:33.

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.