How far is Madison, AL from Trinity, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Trinity, AL is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
120.91 mi
02h 49m
Flight
91.7 mi
147.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.7 mi
Kilometers
147.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.91 mi
Kilometers
194.59 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trinity
Sun, May 24, 7:04 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sun, May 24, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-24T16:15
Arrive Trinity
Sun, May 24, 7:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Albertville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

From Madison
60.5 mi
01h 24m
To Trinity
60.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    21 m · 4 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2557 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    994 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive

    1748 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    36.3 mi · 46 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1461 ft · 30 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Albert P Brewer Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Caffey Drive

    2536 ft · 1 min · Caffey Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sweetheart Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southwest
36.3 mi · 30%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 23%
Chastain Boulevard East
18.7 mi · 15%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 7%
Madison Boulevard
8.28 mi · 7%
Bynum Leatherwood Road
6.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southwest

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

36.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
01h 24m from Madison
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Madison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trinity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Madison and 60.4 miles from Trinity.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Madison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trinity.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 91.7 mi (147.57 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,467
Coordinates33.5895500, -85.8688500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Trinity (-85.86885, 33.58955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Trinity. The current time is 16:15:53.

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.