How far is Town Creek, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Town Creek, AL to Madison, AL is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.23 mi
00h 47m
Flight
37.39 mi
60.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.39 mi
Kilometers
60.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.23 mi
Kilometers
67.97 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town Creek
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Town Creek
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
Trinity
AL

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

From Town Creek
21.1 mi
00h 23m
To Madison
21.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Town Creek and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town Creek and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Joe Wheeler Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Town Creek 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe Wheeler Highway
26.2 mi · 62%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
11.9 mi · 28%
6th Avenue Northeast
1.83 mi · 4%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Joe Wheeler Highway

Start on Joe Wheeler Highway

17.6 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trinity
00h 23m from Town Creek
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Town Creek 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 Town Creek to Madison?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Town Creek and 21.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Town Creek and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town Creek and Madison. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.18 km).

Town Creek

#1 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: US 72 Alternate (-87.406128, 34.681239)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.29
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.64 $11.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.63 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.42 $8.07 $16.14

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 Town Creek and Madison. The current time is 23:35:06.

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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.