How far is Madison, AL from Mount Olive, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Mount Olive, AL is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.91 mi
01h 31m
Flight
71.31 mi
114.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.31 mi
Kilometers
114.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.91 mi
Kilometers
130.22 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Tue, Nov 10, 4:35 PM CST
Return by in Madison
Tue, Nov 10, 6:07 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-11-10T15:04
Arrive Mount Olive
Tue, Nov 10, 4:35 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Pine Hill
AL

Town in Alabama

From Madison
40.5 mi
00h 45m
To Mount Olive
40.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Mount Olive.

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Olive Road

    2028 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    556 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mount Olive Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mount Olive Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
68.2 mi · 84%
565
8.88 mi · 11%
Mount Olive Road
1.9 mi · 2%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.45 mi · 1%
I 65
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Hill
00h 45m from Madison
Leave By
3:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Mount Olive?

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Madison and 40.4 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 71.31 mi (114.77 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 Mount Olive

Mount Olive is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6709400, -86.8561000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Mount Olive (-86.8561, 33.67094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.67
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $10.34 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.07 $11.64 $23.28
Premium $4.48 $12.81 $25.61
Diesel $5.76 $16.47 $32.95

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Mount Olive. The current time is 15:04:01.

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.