How far is Madison, AL from Perryville, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Perryville, AL is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
166.84 mi
03h 22m
Flight
145.41 mi
234.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.41 mi
Kilometers
234.02 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.84 mi
Kilometers
268.51 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Madison
83.6 mi
01h 41m
To Perryville
83.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    13.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 5

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    777 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    103 m · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1423 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Road

    1995 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Selma Road

    14 mi · 19 min · Selma Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2357 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto County Road 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 30

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 45%
I 20 West
27.3 mi · 16%
Selma Road
14 mi · 8%
State Route 5
13.5 mi · 8%
565
8.88 mi · 5%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 2%
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 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
145.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 41m from Madison
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Madison and 83.3 miles from Perryville.

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

The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Madison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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 Fultondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.1 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 12.1 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 8.7 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 Fultondale.

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 145.41 mi (234.02 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,460
Coordinates32.6168000, -87.1141600
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Perryville (-87.11416, 32.6168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $22.31
Round trip
$44.61
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.31 $44.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.09 $50.17
Premium $4.63 $27.24 $54.48
Diesel $5.42 $31.89 $63.79

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Perryville. The current time is 02:46:29.

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.