How far is Munford, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Munford, AL to Madison, AL is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
148.12 mi
02h 19m
Flight
92.79 mi
149.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.79 mi
Kilometers
149.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.12 mi
Kilometers
238.38 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-04-15T21:54
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
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
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Munford
73.2 mi
01h 09m
To Madison
74.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lions Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Lions Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mitchel Street

    1468 ft · 1 min · Mitchel Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Priebes Mill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant

    99 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  17. 17

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munford 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
73.9 mi · 50%
Priebes Mill Road
54.3 mi · 37%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 6%
Vanderbilt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Jennifer Road
1.31 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 19m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 09m from Munford
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Munford and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Munford and 74.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Munford and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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 Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Tarrant City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Tarrant City Hall

Birmingham , AL
1133 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
Rating 1.7/5 11 reviews City government office
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munford and Madison. Straight-line distance: 92.79 mi (149.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Munford

Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,345
Coordinates33.5298300, -85.9508000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Lions Road (-85.950804, 33.529953)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Munford and Madison. The current time is 21:54:03.

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.