How far is Ohatchee, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Ohatchee, AL to Madison, AL is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
102.9 mi
02h 02m
Flight
76.28 mi
122.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.28 mi
Kilometers
122.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.9 mi
Kilometers
165.6 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
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Ohatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ohatchee
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM 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
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ohatchee
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
Guntersville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

From Ohatchee
49.7 mi
01h 01m
To Madison
53.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1276 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    25.9 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  10. 10

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 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 Ohatchee 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
38 mi · 37%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 4%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 3%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

25.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guntersville
01h 01m from Ohatchee
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ohatchee and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 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?

Guntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Ohatchee and 53.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.75 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Guntersville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

90 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

105 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ohatchee and Madison. Straight-line distance: 76.28 mi (122.76 km).

Ohatchee

#1 Ohatchee

Town in Calhoun County, Alabama

Population1,148
Coordinates33.7834300, -86.0024700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.002462, 33.783433)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.74 L · about $13.75
Round trip
$27.49
7.26 gal · 27.48 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.75 $27.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.46 $30.92
Premium $4.63 $16.79 $33.58
Diesel $5.42 $19.66 $39.31

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 Ohatchee and Madison. The current time is 21:33:29.

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.