How far is Madison, AL from Gadsden, AL?

Fastest route

The route from Madison, Alabama, USA to Gadsden, Alabama, USA is approximately 86.2 miles and takes around 1 hour and 39 minutes via US-231 S and US-278 E. The directions involve taking I-565 E from Huntsville and then following US-231 S and US-278 E until reaching Gadsden.

Directions

Head north on Church St toward Mill Rd.
Turn right onto Hughes Rd.
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Madison Blvd.
Continue straight to stay on Madison Blvd.
Use the right 2 lanes to take the ramp onto I-565 E.
Follow US-231 S and US-278 E to Henry St in Gadsden.
Turn right onto Henry St and drive to N 6th St.

Tips & Suggestions

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⛽ Plan for any necessary fuel stops along the way.
🚧 Stay alert for any construction or road closures that may affect the route.
📍 Use GPS or a navigation app to assist with directions.
🚦 Observe traffic signals and road signs for a safe journey.
🍽️ Consider stopping for food or refreshments during the trip.
🛣️ Enjoy the scenic drive as you travel from Madison to Gadsden.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Madison and Gadsden is 63.49 miles (102.17 km).

Flight distance from Madison, AL to Gadsden, AL is 63.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Madison to Gadsden with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Madison, Alabama to Gadsden, Alabama is: 86.4 miles (139.05 km) by car.

Driving from Madison to Gadsden will take approximately 01 hours 47 minutes.

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama. It is located on the Tombigbee River in northeastern Alabama. Madison is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Madison County Historical Society and the Madison Museum of Art.

Population	52654
GPS Coordinates	34°41'57"N 86°44'54"W
Latitude	34.6992600
Longitude	-86.7483300
Altitude	215
Country	United States

#2 Gadsden

City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama

Population	34816
GPS Coordinates	34°0'52"N 86°0'23"W
Latitude	34.0143400
Longitude	-86.0063900
Altitude	167
Country	United States

Starting point in Madison: Church Street (-86.748391,34.699261)
Ending point in Gadsden: North 6th Street (-86.006372,34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time Between Madison and Gadsden

The distance between Madison and Gadsden is 139 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Madison and Gadsden. The current time is 04:25:16.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.54 liters (3.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Madison and Gadsden.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Madison to Gadsden is $9.39 (diesel $12.7).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$9.39	$10.62	$11.77	$12.7

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The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Madison and Gadsden (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.