How far is Taylor, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Taylor, AL to Madison, AL is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Madison.
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Start on Meriwether Trail
2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail
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Turn slight left onto Ramer Grady Road
4 mi · 10 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Continue on Ramer Grady Road
1010 ft · 35 sec · Ramer Grady Road
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Turn sharp left onto Hance Mill Road
563 ft · 11 sec · Hance Mill Road
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Turn slight right
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto United States Highway 331
7.6 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 331
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
168.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 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 Taylor and Madison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Fairview Avenue
Merge slight left
169 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Madison?
The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Taylor and 109 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.93 one way or $59.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs Village
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 Indian Springs Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Madison. Straight-line distance: 190.53 mi (306.63 km).
#1 Taylor
Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754300, -86.2333000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $3.95 | $29.93 | $59.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $44.92 | $89.84 |
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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