How far is Sardis City, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Sardis City, AL to Madison, AL is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
66.59 mi
01h 15m
Flight
50.86 mi
81.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.86 mi
Kilometers
81.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.59 mi
Kilometers
107.17 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Sardis City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis City
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis City
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
New Hope
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama

From Sardis City
33.2 mi
00h 37m
To Madison
33.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sardis City and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Sardis Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sardis Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gamble Street

    600 ft · 28 sec · Gamble Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.2 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis City 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
38 mi · 57%
I-565 West
3.66 mi · 5%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 5%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 3%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Sardis Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

Continue on Florida Short Route

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 37m from Sardis City
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sardis City and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sardis City to Madison?

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Sardis City and 33.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sardis City and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

112 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis City and Madison. Straight-line distance: 50.86 mi (81.85 km).

Sardis City

#1 Sardis City

Human settlement

Population1,776
Coordinates34.1742600, -86.1227500
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Sardis Drive (-86.122752, 34.174273)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.63 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $5.42 $12.73 $25.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis City and Madison. The current time is 23:34:42.

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.