How far is Madison, AL from Westover, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Westover, AL is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
115.66 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.04 mi
151.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.04 mi
Kilometers
151.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.66 mi
Kilometers
186.13 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westover
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Westover
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Madison
57.9 mi
01h 08m
To Westover
57.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 55

    108 m · 10 sec · County Road 55

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 55

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 64%
US 280 East
20.6 mi · 18%
565
8.88 mi · 8%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 4%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 2%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 08m from Madison
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Westover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Madison and 57.7 miles from Westover.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 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 Westover.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Business administration service
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Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Westover. Straight-line distance: 94.04 mi (151.35 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Westover

City in Alabama, United States

Population1,769
Coordinates33.3495500, -86.5358200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Westover (-86.53582, 33.34955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
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.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.38 $34.75
Premium $4.63 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $5.42 $22.09 $44.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Westover. The current time is 19:31:12.

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.