How far is Piedmont, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Madison, AL is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piedmont and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Madison.
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Start on Center Avenue North
18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
709 ft · 34 sec · Southern Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3173 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
21.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard
6.4 mi · 11 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
28.1 mi · 41 min
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
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Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
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Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Florida Short Route
17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Madison Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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Turn left onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
21 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont and Madison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
28.1 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont and 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 Piedmont to Madison?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Piedmont and 57.7 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Albertville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Madison. Straight-line distance: 84.11 mi (135.37 km).
#1 Piedmont
City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245500, -85.6113500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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