How far is Madison, AL from Tallassee, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Tallassee, AL is about 205 miles (329.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Tallassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Tallassee.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 14
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
880 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway
18.3 mi · 27 min · Coosa River Parkway
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Continue on Gilmer Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Gilmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Barnett Boulevard
1892 ft · 1 min · Barnett Boulevard
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Continue on Barnett Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · Barnett Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barnett Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Tallassee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Tallassee?
The road trip is about 205 miles (329.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Indian Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Madison and 102.3 miles from Tallassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallassee.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs Village
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 Tallassee. Straight-line distance: 157.36 mi (253.24 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 Tallassee
City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.
| Population | 4,454 |
| Coordinates | 32.5359700, -85.8932900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tallassee (-85.89329, 32.53597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.79 | $61.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.15 | $78.30 |
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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