How far is Madison, AL from Fayette, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Fayette, AL is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Fayette.
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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
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
28.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo
1687 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman
1378 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 124
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 124
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Columbus Street East
550 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Fayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
40 mi · 00h 43m
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 Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Fayette?
The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Madison and 62.8 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Colony
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 Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 93.5 mi (150.48 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 Fayette
City in Howard County, Missouri
| Population | 4,249 |
| Coordinates | 33.6845500, -87.8308500 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-87.83085, 33.68455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.87 | $37.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
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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