How far is Madison, AL from Town Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Town Creek, AL is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
42.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.39 mi
60.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.39 mi
Kilometers
60.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.09 mi
Kilometers
67.74 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Trinity
AL

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

From Madison
21 mi
00h 27m
To Town Creek
21.1 mi
00h 27m

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
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Town Creek.

  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 right

    26.2 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
27.8 mi · 66%
565
8.99 mi · 21%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 8%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Church Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Bee Line Highway

Keep slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trinity
00h 27m from Madison
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Madison and Rain Showers Likely near Town Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Town Creek?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Madison and 21.1 miles from Town Creek.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Madison and Rain Showers Likely near Town Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Town Creek. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.18 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Town Creek

#2 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Town Creek (-87.40613, 34.6812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.63 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $5.42 $8.01 $16.03

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 Town Creek. The current time is 00:59:05.

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.