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Trip from Ardmore, AL to Madison, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

23.1 mi

37 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA

Ardmore, AL

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city in Alabama, United States

Madison, AL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Ardmore to Madison, you are in for a quick 23.1-mile journey across Northern Alabama. Clocking in at approximately 39 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, AL 53, and the Wall Triana Highway to reach your destination. With a fuel cost estimate of $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or short excursion. Since both towns reside within the Southeast region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout your transit. It is a straightforward route that offers the convenience of rapid transit between these two Alabama communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wall Triana Highway 13.2 mi 23m
AL 53 5.3 mi 7m
Main Street 3.9 mi 6m
Sullivan Street 0.5 mi 1m
Mill Road 0.2 mi <1m
Church Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Wall Triana Highway — 13.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, AL and Madison, AL.

1

Start on TN 7

3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
2

Continue on AL 53

5.3 mi · 7 min · AL 53
3

Turn slight right onto Wall Triana Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Wall Triana Highway
4

Turn left

77 ft · 1 sec
5

Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

12 mi · 21 min · Wall Triana Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on Sullivan Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Street
7

Turn left onto Mill Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Mill Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto Church Street

70 ft · 1 sec · Church Street
9

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

3
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | Wall Triana Highway

Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | Mill Road

Turn left onto Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip | ~39m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.49 one way

$6.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $3.83 $7.66
premium $4.56 $4.15 $8.29
diesel $5.61 $5.10 $10.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.43 $1.11
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Ardmore, AL

Late night in Ardmore on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Madison, AL

Late night in Madison on Tuesday

Local time

5:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this 23.1-mile path. While roughly 23% of the route consists of highway driving, the remainder requires navigating local roads that demand your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Wall Triana Highway, covering 13.2 miles. Because the route is technical and involves frequent turns, you will find it requires more active steering than a standard highway cruise. This transition from smaller local streets to longer highway stretches keeps the drive engaging despite its short duration.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Wall Triana Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Wall Triana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

878 ft 705 ft

Total Climb

106 ft

Total Descent

255 ft

Highest Point

878 ft

~14.4 mi in

Elevation Range

173 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Madison, AL

Full guide →

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the Greater Madison Area, it is home to the University of Wisconsin — Madison, one of the premier universities in the United States. It is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and academic excellence. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring the city's many museums and art galleries. The city is also known for its diverse and delicious food options.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Wall Triana Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Wall Triana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, AL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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