How far is Rogersville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Rogersville, AL to Madison, AL is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.64 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.34 mi
52.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.35 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-22T20:29
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Rogersville
18 mi
00h 21m
To Madison
17.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°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 Rogersville and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 72

    32.3 mi · 44 min · United States Highway 72

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Wall Triana Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2668 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    818 ft · 22 sec · Mill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville 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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 72
32.3 mi · 91%
Wall Triana Highway
3.13 mi · 9%
Sullivan Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Mill Road
0.15 mi
Church Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 72

Start on United States Highway 72

32.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 21m from Rogersville
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogersville and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Rogersville and 17.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.04 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: US 72 (-87.297079, 34.824975)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.37 $10.73
Premium $4.63 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.42 $6.82 $13.65

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 Rogersville and Madison. The current time is 20:29:32.

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.