How far is Oneonta, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Oneonta, AL to Madison, AL is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.99 mi
01h 29m
Flight
54.23 mi
87.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.23 mi
Kilometers
87.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.3 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 29, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneonta
2026-04-29T05:36
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 29, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneonta
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
Arab
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, US

From Oneonta
36.7 mi
00h 44m
To Madison
39.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street North

    16 m · 6 sec · 5th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    13.7 mi · 21 min · 2nd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    40.8 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Governors Drive

    87 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest

    2366 ft · 52 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  8. 8

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneonta 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Avenue East
13.7 mi · 18%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 5%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 4%
Governors Drive Southwest
1.72 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Memorial Parkway Southwest
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

40.8 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arab
00h 44m from Oneonta
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oneonta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Oneonta and 39.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oneonta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Arab

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

94 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

96 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Madison. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.27 km).

Oneonta

#1 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street North (-86.472745, 33.948159)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.15 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.30
5.36 gal · 20.3 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.15 $20.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.41 $22.83
Premium $4.63 $12.40 $24.79
Diesel $5.42 $14.51 $29.02

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneonta and Madison. The current time is 05:36:40.

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.