How far is Tarrant, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Tarrant, AL to Madison, AL is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
89.66 mi
01h 24m
Flight
77.11 mi
124.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.11 mi
Kilometers
124.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.66 mi
Kilometers
144.29 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Tarrant
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarrant
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tarrant
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
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Tarrant
44.7 mi
00h 42m
To Madison
44.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Tarrant and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pinson Street

    19 m · 6 sec · Pinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Boulevard

    95 m · 9 sec · East Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    589 ft · 18 sec · Vanderbilt Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1878 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarrant 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
73.9 mi · 82%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 10%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Decatur Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
Erwin Dairy Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Pinson Valley Parkway
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
00h 42m from Tarrant
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tarrant and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Tarrant and 44.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tarrant and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarrant and Madison. Straight-line distance: 77.11 mi (124.09 km).

Tarrant

#1 Tarrant

City in Alabama, United States

Population6,081
Coordinates33.5834400, -86.7727700
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Pinson Street (-86.772642, 33.583342)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.63 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $5.42 $17.11 $34.22

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 Tarrant and Madison. The current time is 21:59:03.

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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.