How far is Madison, AL from Moundville, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Moundville, AL is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.95 mi
02h 59m
Flight
128 mi
205.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128 mi
Kilometers
205.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.95 mi
Kilometers
254.2 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundville
Fri, May 1, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Fri, May 1, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-01T10:25
Arrive Moundville
Fri, May 1, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:30 PM CDT
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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Madison
79 mi
01h 29m
To Moundville
78.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    53.1 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 69 South: Moundville

    1042 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1529 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2023 ft · 2 min · Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 47%
I 20 West
53.5 mi · 34%
AL 69 South
13.6 mi · 9%
565
8.88 mi · 6%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 29m from Madison
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Moundville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Madison and 78.9 miles from Moundville.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Moundville.

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Moundville. Straight-line distance: 128 mi (205.99 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Moundville

Town in Alabama

Population2,497
Coordinates32.9976200, -87.6300100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Moundville (-87.63001, 32.99762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Moundville. The current time is 10:25:52.

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.