How far is Madison, AL from Fultondale, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Fultondale, AL is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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City 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 Fultondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Fultondale.
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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
72 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Walkers Chapel Road
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fultondale
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Walker Chapel Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Walker Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Decatur Highway
2282 ft · 48 sec · Decatur Highway
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Turn left onto Whaley Road
1295 ft · 57 sec · Whaley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whaley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Fultondale.
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
72 mi · 01h 17m
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 Fultondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Fultondale?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Madison and 42.8 miles from Fultondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Fultondale.
Stop Ideas Near Cullman
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 Cullman.
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Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Fultondale. Straight-line distance: 75.66 mi (121.77 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 Fultondale
City in Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 9,269 |
| Coordinates | 33.6048300, -86.7938800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fultondale (-86.79388, 33.60483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.35 | $32.71 |
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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