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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.96 mi
03h 22m
Flight
153.98 mi
247.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.98 mi
Kilometers
247.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.96 mi
Kilometers
283.18 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coosada
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Coosada
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Madison
88.1 mi
01h 41m
To Coosada
87.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    971 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 14

    23 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    880 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 8

    1384 ft · 38 sec · County Road 8

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 10

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  21. 21

    Continue on Grandview Road

    2898 ft · 1 min · Grandview Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Edgewood Road

    1265 ft · 37 sec · Edgewood Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Coosada Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Coosada Road

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
83.5 mi · 47%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 42%
565
8.88 mi · 5%
Coosada Road
2.34 mi · 1%
County Road 10
1.6 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 41m from Madison
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Coosada. Straight-line distance: 153.98 mi (247.81 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Coosada

#2 Coosada

Town of the United States

Population1,315
Coordinates32.4979100, -86.3313600
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Coosada (-86.33136, 32.49791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $23.52
Round trip
$47.03
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Coosada. The current time is 05:52:05.

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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.