How far is Wilsonville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Wilsonville, AL to Madison, AL is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
128.19 mi
02h 04m
Flight
102.35 mi
164.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.35 mi
Kilometers
164.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.19 mi
Kilometers
206.3 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Wilsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilsonville
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilsonville
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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Wilsonville
64.6 mi
01h 02m
To Madison
63.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Wilsonville and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    26 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilsonville 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
77.3 mi · 60%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 7%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Finley Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 23m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 02m from Wilsonville
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville to Madison?

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Wilsonville and 63.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 5.2 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilsonville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 102.35 mi (164.72 km).

Wilsonville

#1 Wilsonville

Town in southeastern Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population2,069
Coordinates33.2342800, -86.4835900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 25 (-86.483677, 33.234394)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.25 $38.50
Premium $4.63 $20.90 $41.81
Diesel $5.42 $24.48 $48.95

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 Wilsonville and Madison. The current time is 05:27:36.

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.