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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
46.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive
1292 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
12.6 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Love Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Love Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenn Boulevard Southwest
756 ft · 22 sec · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gault Avenue South
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue South
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1882 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Wallace Avenue Northeast
19 mi · 27 min · Wallace Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight right
36 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Old Hwy 9
13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9
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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.
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
46.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scottsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 72.92 mi (117.36 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 Cedar Bluff
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,829 |
| Coordinates | 34.2200900, -85.6077400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Bluff (-85.60774, 34.22009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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