How far is Mount Vernon, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, AL to Madison, AL is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.98 mi
01h 41m
Flight
61.49 mi
98.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.49 mi
Kilometers
98.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.98 mi
Kilometers
144.81 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-18T23:10
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Scottsboro
AL

City in Alabama

From Mount Vernon
44.9 mi
00h 50m
To Madison
45 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°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 Mount Vernon and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    99 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 83

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 83

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Valley Avenue

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Valley Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gault Avenue South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Gault Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    909 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 72, AL 279

    1145 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    46.1 mi · 54 min · John T Reid Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T Reid Parkway
46.1 mi · 51%
Tammy Little Drive
12.7 mi · 14%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 10%
North Valley Avenue
5.65 mi · 6%
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
4.74 mi · 5%
Gault Avenue South
3.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

46.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsboro
00h 50m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Madison?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Scottsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Mount Vernon and 45 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scottsboro

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Madison. Straight-line distance: 61.49 mi (98.96 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

Town in Mobile County, Alabama

Population1,504
Coordinates34.2925900, -85.7877500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 176 (-85.787767, 34.292571)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.63 $14.71 $29.42
Diesel $5.42 $17.22 $34.44

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 Mount Vernon and Madison. The current time is 23:10:57.

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.