How far is Madison, AL from Oneonta, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Oneonta, AL is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 01h 42m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Oneonta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Oneonta.
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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 left to continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
26.7 mi · 35 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
14.9 mi · 21 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street North
16 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Oneonta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Memorial Parkway Southwest
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
26.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Oneonta?
The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Madison and 37 miles from Oneonta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.
Stop Ideas Near Arab
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.27 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 Oneonta
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 6,601 |
| Coordinates | 33.9481500, -86.4727600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oneonta (-86.47276, 33.94815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
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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