How far is Riverside, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Riverside, AL to Madison, AL is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 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 CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Madison.
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Start on the route
75 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto St Clair County 57
56 m · 8 sec · St Clair County 57
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Continue on Depot Street
2141 ft · 2 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
2705 ft · 46 sec
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Take the ramp right
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
34.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road
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Continue on 47th Avenue North
1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North
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Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
2197 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 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 Riverside and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Riverside and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Madison?
The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 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?
Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Riverside and 66.9 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.84 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Riverside and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Hanceville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.
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Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Madison. Straight-line distance: 81.67 mi (131.44 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6062100, -86.2044200 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.67 | $16.84 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $26.72 | $53.45 |
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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