How far is Madison, AL from Coosada, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Coosada, AL is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Coosada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Coosada.
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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
83.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 14
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
880 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto County Road 8
1384 ft · 38 sec · County Road 8
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Continue on County Road 10
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
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Continue on Grandview Road
2898 ft · 1 min · Grandview Road
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Turn left onto Edgewood Road
1265 ft · 37 sec · Edgewood Road
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Continue on Coosada Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Coosada Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coosada Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Coosada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Coosada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Coosada?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Madison and 87.9 miles from Coosada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Coosada.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Coosada. Straight-line distance: 153.98 mi (247.81 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 Coosada
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 32.4979100, -86.3313600 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coosada (-86.33136, 32.49791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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