How far is Montevallo, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Montevallo, AL to Madison, AL is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
126.77 mi
02h 02m
Flight
110.65 mi
178.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.65 mi
Kilometers
178.08 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.77 mi
Kilometers
204.02 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Montevallo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montevallo
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montevallo
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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Montevallo
62.3 mi
01h 01m
To Madison
64.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Valley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    110 m · 15 sec · Middle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2058 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Montevallo Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Montevallo Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I-65 North: Birmingham

    1613 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    100.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montevallo 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
101 mi · 80%
Montevallo Road
9.71 mi · 8%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 7%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Ashville Road
0.87 mi · 1%
1st Street South
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 51m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 01m from Montevallo
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montevallo and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Montevallo and 64.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montevallo and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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 Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 7.3 mi away

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Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 12 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 Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montevallo and Madison. Straight-line distance: 110.65 mi (178.08 km).

Montevallo

#1 Montevallo

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population7,098
Coordinates33.1006700, -86.8641600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Street (-86.864269, 33.100787)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.93 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.94 gal · 33.86 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.63 $20.67 $41.35
Diesel $5.42 $24.21 $48.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montevallo and Madison. The current time is 00:17:29.

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.