How far is Madison, AL from Phil Campbell, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Phil Campbell, AL is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
73 mi
01h 32m
Flight
59.61 mi
95.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.61 mi
Kilometers
95.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73 mi
Kilometers
117.49 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phil Campbell
Wed, Jun 3, 6:05 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Jun 3, 7:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-06-03T16:32
Arrive Phil Campbell
Wed, Jun 3, 6:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Madison
36.5 mi
00h 46m
To Phil Campbell
36.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Phil Campbell.

  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

    Continue straight

    624 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton

    1144 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto McClung Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · McClung Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McClung Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
43 mi · 59%
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.2 mi · 15%
565
8.99 mi · 12%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 5%
Moulton Street East
2.16 mi · 3%
Bee Line Highway
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 46m from Madison
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Phil Campbell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Phil Campbell?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Madison and 36.5 miles from Phil Campbell.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Phil Campbell.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Phil Campbell. Straight-line distance: 59.61 mi (95.94 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Phil Campbell

#2 Phil Campbell

Town in Alabama, United States also known as Burchamsville

Population1,072
Coordinates34.3509300, -87.7064200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Phil Campbell (-87.70642, 34.35093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Phil Campbell. The current time is 16:32:44.

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.