How far is Madison, AL from Columbiana, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Columbiana, AL is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Columbiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Columbiana.
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Start on Church Street
1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street
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Continue straight
678 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Main Street
572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Wall Triana Highway
138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
1623 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto 1st Street South
2.1 mi · 3 min · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto County Road 26
9.2 mi · 15 min · County Road 26
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Turn left onto Alabama Highway 70
1.1 km · 60 sec · Alabama Highway 70
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Continue on West College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Columbiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Columbiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Columbiana?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Madison and 63.1 miles from Columbiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Columbiana.
Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Hanceville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Columbiana. Straight-line distance: 105.41 mi (169.64 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 Columbiana
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,682 |
| Coordinates | 33.1781700, -86.6072100 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbiana (-86.60721, 33.17817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
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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