How far is Madison County, AL from Hamilton, AL?

The driving distance from Madison County, AL to Hamilton, AL is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
104.32 mi
02h 06m
Flight
92.5 mi
148.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.5 mi
Kilometers
148.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.32 mi
Kilometers
167.88 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Tue, Jul 14, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Madison County
Tue, Jul 14, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison County
2026-07-14T19:46
Arrive Hamilton
Tue, Jul 14, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison County
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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Madison County
52.1 mi
01h 03m
To Hamilton
52.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison County and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Saddletree Boulevard Northeast

    2078 ft · 2 min · Saddletree Boulevard Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Epworth Drive Northeast

    1400 ft · 48 sec · Epworth Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Epworth Drive Northeast

    63 m · 6 sec · Epworth Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    27.3 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton

    1144 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bexar Avenue West

    6 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
43 mi · 41%
Andrew Jackson Highway
27.6 mi · 26%
U.S. Highway 43
2.84 mi · 3%
Moulton Street East
2.16 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Northeast
0.49 mi
Saddletree Boulevard Northeast
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
01h 03m from Madison County
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Madison County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison County to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Madison County and 52.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Madison County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison County and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 92.5 mi (148.86 km).

Madison County

#1 Madison County

County in Alabama, United States

Population379,453
Coordinates34.7630900, -86.5502100
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population6,645
Coordinates34.1423200, -87.9886400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison County (-86.55021, 34.76309)
End: Hamilton (-87.98864, 34.14232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.87
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.94 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.67 $31.35
Premium $4.63 $17.02 $34.04
Diesel $5.42 $19.93 $39.85

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 · Jul 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison County and Hamilton. The current time is 19:46:10.

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.