How far is Madison, AL from Horton, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Horton, AL is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.86 mi
01h 28m
Flight
42.97 mi
69.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.94 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horton
Sun, Nov 8, 7:13 AM CST
Return by in Madison
Sun, Nov 8, 8:41 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-11-08T05:45
Arrive Horton
Sun, Nov 8, 7:13 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
New Hope
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama

From Madison
30.4 mi
00h 44m
To Horton
30.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Horton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Horton.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    21 m · 4 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2557 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    994 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive

    1748 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road

    1282 ft · 29 sec · Pleasant Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oneonta Cut-Off Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Oneonta Cut-Off Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horton Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Horton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Horton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 60%
Madison Boulevard
8.28 mi · 14%
Oneonta Cut-Off Road
4.92 mi · 8%
Gunter Avenue
2.53 mi · 4%
Florida Short Route
2.31 mi · 4%
Horton Road
2.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southwest

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

36.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 44m from Madison
Leave By
3:34 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Madison and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Horton?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Madison and 30.4 miles from Horton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Madison and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Anniston

112 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Horton. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.16 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Horton

Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2009300, -86.2969200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Horton (-86.29692, 34.20093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.15 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.55 $9.79 $19.58
Diesel $5.82 $12.52 $25.03

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Horton. The current time is 05:45:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.