How far is Trussville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Trussville, AL to Madison, AL is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
106.67 mi
01h 39m
Flight
75.01 mi
120.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.01 mi
Kilometers
120.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.67 mi
Kilometers
171.67 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Trussville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trussville
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trussville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Trussville
51.4 mi
00h 49m
To Madison
55.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Trussville and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Linden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Chalkville Road

    117 m · 12 sec · South Chalkville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gadsden Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gadsden Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Birmingham

    1203 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    1366 ft · 17 sec · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Birmingham

    2288 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant

    99 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  20. 20

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trussville 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
73.9 mi · 69%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 9%
I 59 South
8.83 mi · 8%
Gadsden Highway
2.1 mi · 2%
Vanderbilt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
00h 49m from Trussville
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Trussville 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 Trussville to Madison?

The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Trussville and 55.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trussville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.71 km).

Trussville

#1 Trussville

City in Jefferson and St.

Population23,048
Coordinates33.6198300, -86.6088800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Chalkville Road (-86.608575, 33.619921)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.01 $32.03
Premium $4.63 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.42 $20.36 $40.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Trussville and Madison. The current time is 08:21:27.

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.