How far is Marbury, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Marbury, AL to Madison, AL is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marbury and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marbury and Madison.
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Start on Hunter Loop Road
31 m · 5 sec · Hunter Loop Road
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Turn right onto Autauga County 20
106 m · 21 sec · Autauga County 20
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp right
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
133.8 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marbury and Madison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Autauga County 20
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Marbury and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marbury to Madison?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Marbury and 78.1 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marbury and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Gardendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marbury and Madison. Straight-line distance: 138.96 mi (223.64 km).
#1 Marbury
Marbury is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7012400, -86.4710900 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.95 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $26.59 | $53.19 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $32.64 | $65.27 |
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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