How far is Madison, AL from Cedar Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Cedar Bluff, AL is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.68 mi
02h 17m
Flight
72.92 mi
117.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.92 mi
Kilometers
117.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.68 mi
Kilometers
165.24 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Tue, Apr 14, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-14T20:29
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Tue, Apr 14, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Scottsboro
AL

City in Alabama

From Madison
51.3 mi
01h 08m
To Cedar Bluff
51.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Cedar Bluff.

  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

    46.3 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1292 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Love Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Love Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    756 ft · 22 sec · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gault Avenue South

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1882 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wallace Avenue Northeast

    19 mi · 27 min · Wallace Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Hwy 9

    13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 9

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Boulevard
49.4 mi · 48%
Wallace Avenue Northeast
19 mi · 19%
Veterans Drive
12.6 mi · 12%
West Main Street
8.91 mi · 9%
Love Road
4.75 mi · 5%
Hughes Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Boulevard

Merge slight left

46.3 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsboro
01h 08m from Madison
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Madison and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Cedar Bluff?

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Scottsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Madison and 51.4 miles from Cedar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Madison and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsboro

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 72.92 mi (117.36 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town of the United States

Population1,829
Coordinates34.2200900, -85.6077400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Cedar Bluff (-85.60774, 34.22009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.71 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.42
7.24 gal · 27.42 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.71 $27.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.63 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.42 $19.60 $39.20

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

There is no time difference between Madison and Cedar Bluff. The current time is 20:29:46.

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.