How far is Madison, AL from Bynum, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Bynum, AL is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Bynum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Bynum.
-
1
Start on Church Street
21 m · 4 sec · Church Street
-
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road
-
3
Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
-
5
Take the ramp straight
2557 ft · 1 min
-
6
Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
994 ft · 21 sec
-
8
Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
1224 ft · 26 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive
1748 ft · 33 sec
-
11
Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 46 min · Governors Drive Southwest
-
12
Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue
-
13
Continue on Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route
-
14
Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest
-
15
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
-
16
Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard
-
17
Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.7 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
-
18
Turn right onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
1461 ft · 30 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
-
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road
39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
-
20
Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
-
22
Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Albert P Brewer Highway
-
23
Turn right onto Old State Route 202
2150 ft · 34 sec · Old State Route 202
-
24
Turn right onto Bynum Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bynum Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Bynum.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Madison and Sunny near Bynum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Bynum?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Madison and 58.7 miles from Bynum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Madison and Sunny near Bynum.
Stop Ideas Near Albertville
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 Albertville.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Bynum. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.83 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 Bynum
Unincorporated community
| Population | 1,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.6131600, -85.9610800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bynum (-85.96108, 33.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
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 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.