How far is Madison, AL from Jacksonville, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Jacksonville, AL is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 36m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Jacksonville.
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Start on Church Street
21 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
994 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
1224 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive
1748 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 46 min · Governors Drive Southwest
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue on Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
8.8 mi · 11 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Pelham Road North
1.4 km · 3 min · Pelham Road North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Madison and 54 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Albertville
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 Albertville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 83.18 mi (133.87 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 Jacksonville
City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 12,972 |
| Coordinates | 33.8138200, -85.7613000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacksonville (-85.7613, 33.81382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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