How far is Minor, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Minor, AL to Madison, AL is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
100.03 mi
01h 37m
Flight
81.03 mi
130.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.03 mi
Kilometers
130.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.03 mi
Kilometers
160.99 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Minor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minor
2026-04-18T23:33
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minor
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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Minor
49.2 mi
00h 48m
To Madison
50.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McDonald Chapel Road

    2426 ft · 1 min · McDonald Chapel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Birmingport Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingport Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 20th Street Ensley

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Ensley

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    889 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 79%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 9%
20th Street Ensley
4.55 mi · 5%
Birmingport Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
McDonald Chapel Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 48m from Minor
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Minor and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Minor and 50.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minor and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minor and Madison. Straight-line distance: 81.03 mi (130.41 km).

Minor

#1 Minor

Census designated place

Population1,094
Coordinates33.5373300, -86.9405500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-86.940551, 33.537377)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.74
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.37 $26.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.03 $30.07
Premium $4.63 $16.33 $32.65
Diesel $5.42 $19.11 $38.23

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minor and Madison. The current time is 23:33:25.

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.