How far is Madison, AL from Lineville, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Lineville, AL is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.2 mi
03h 26m
Flight
111.56 mi
179.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.56 mi
Kilometers
179.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.2 mi
Kilometers
238.5 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, May 2, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-02T00:54
Arrive Lineville
Sat, May 2, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Madison
74.1 mi
01h 43m
To Lineville
74.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2085 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Golden Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Leon Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South

    1004 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    44 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    12.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  28. 28

    Continue on Barfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Barfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cheaha Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 24%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 19%
Chastain Boulevard East
26.9 mi · 18%
State Route 9
16 mi · 11%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 6%
US 431 South
8.92 mi · 6%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
01h 43m from Madison
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Madison and 74.1 miles from Lineville.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Madison and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Lineville. Straight-line distance: 111.56 mi (179.54 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Lineville

#2 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Lineville (-85.75441, 33.31067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Lineville. The current time is 00:54:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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