How far is Madison, AL from Kansas, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Kansas, AL is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 07m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Kansas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Kansas.
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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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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
160 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
80 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 22, US 78
850 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
632 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Northeast 1st Avenue
2827 ft · 57 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Highway 78 East
2896 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 78 East
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Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Kansas.
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.
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 Kansas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Kansas?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Madison and 49.6 miles from Kansas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Kansas.
Stop Ideas Near Good Hope
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 Good Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Kansas. Straight-line distance: 71.69 mi (115.38 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 Kansas
Town in Walker County, Aabama
| Population | 214 |
| Coordinates | 33.9017700, -87.5519600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kansas (-87.55196, 33.90177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
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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