How far is Meridianville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Meridianville, AL to Madison, AL is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.79 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.51 mi
23.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.51 mi
Kilometers
23.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.79 mi
Kilometers
30.24 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Mon, May 25, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Meridianville
Mon, May 25, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridianville
2026-05-25T22:00
Arrive Madison
Mon, May 25, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meridianville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Huntsville
AL

The second most populous city in Alabama.

From Meridianville
9.4 mi
00h 11m
To Madison
9.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wells Road

    74 m · 13 sec · Wells Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-565 West
5.41 mi · 29%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 17%
Memorial Parkway Northwest
2.45 mi · 13%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 7%
Mill Road
0.35 mi · 2%
Wells Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.93 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
00h 11m from Meridianville
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridianville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Meridianville and 9.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridianville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridianville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).

Meridianville

#1 Meridianville

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population6,021
Coordinates34.8514800, -86.5722200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Road (-86.57222, 34.851396)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$5.00
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.50 $5.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.63 $3.05 $6.11
Diesel $5.42 $3.57 $7.15

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridianville and Madison. The current time is 22:00:51.

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.