How far is Saks, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Saks, AL to Madison, AL is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.54 mi
02h 16m
Flight
86.46 mi
139.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.46 mi
Kilometers
139.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.54 mi
Kilometers
184.33 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, May 24, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Saks
Sun, May 24, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saks
2026-05-24T16:09
Arrive Madison
Sun, May 24, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saks
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
Albertville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

From Saks
54.7 mi
01h 08m
To Madison
59.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 42nd Street

    72 m · 16 sec · West 42nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    1165 ft · 54 sec · Skyline Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 44th Street

    86 m · 16 sec · West 44th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Saks Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saks Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    30.5 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saks 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
38 mi · 33%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 3%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 3%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Saks Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
01h 08m from Saks
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 54.7 miles from Saks and 59.8 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saks and Madison. Straight-line distance: 86.46 mi (139.14 km).

Saks

#1 Saks

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population10,744
Coordinates33.6987100, -85.8396900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West 42nd Street (-85.839691, 33.698597)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.21 $34.41
Premium $4.63 $18.69 $37.37
Diesel $5.42 $21.88 $43.75

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saks and Madison. The current time is 16:09:22.

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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.