How far is Russellville, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Russellville, AL to Madison, AL is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Madison.
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Start on Jackson Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue North
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Take the ramp right
783 ft · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Highway 24
36.1 mi · 43 min · Alabama Highway 24
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Moulton Street West
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 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 Russellville 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.
Alabama Highway 24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Highway 24
36.1 mi · 00h 43m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Madison?
The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Russellville and 33.3 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Russellville and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Moulton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moulton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.21 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Alabama
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 34.5078700, -87.7286400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
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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