How far is Warrior, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Warrior, AL to Madison, AL is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
70.83 mi
01h 08m
Flight
61.25 mi
98.57 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Warrior.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.25 mi
Kilometers
98.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.83 mi
Kilometers
113.99 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Warrior
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrior
2026-04-19T01:03
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrior
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 Morgan County, Alabama, United States

From Warrior
35.1 mi
00h 34m
To Madison
35.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bluff Street

    158 m · 23 sec · Bluff Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kemp Drive

    27 m · 5 sec · Kemp Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    93 m · 18 sec · Park Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    108 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    84 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 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 Warrior and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
58.4 mi · 82%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 13%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Wall Triana Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Exit the roundabout

55.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 34m from Warrior
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrior and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 35.1 miles from Warrior and 35.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrior and Rain Showers Likely 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

Birmingham

89 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrior and Madison. Straight-line distance: 61.25 mi (98.57 km).

Warrior

#1 Warrior

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

Population3,190
Coordinates33.8142700, -86.8094400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluff Street (-86.809689, 33.814267)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.63 $11.56 $23.13
Diesel $5.42 $13.54 $27.08

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 Warrior and Madison. The current time is 01:03:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.