How far is Madison, AL from Sulligent, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Sulligent, AL is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Sulligent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Sulligent.
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Start on Church Street
1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street
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Continue straight
678 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Main Street
572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Wall Triana Highway
138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
624 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
1144 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 43
2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right
23.5 mi · 33 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Sulligent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gordon Terry Parkway
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33.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Sulligent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Sulligent?
The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Madison and 58 miles from Sulligent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Sulligent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Sulligent. Straight-line distance: 96.41 mi (155.16 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 Sulligent
City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 33.9017700, -88.1344800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sulligent (-88.13448, 33.90177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.92 | $37.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
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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