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Trip from Ashford, AL to Madrid, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

20.7 mi

33 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

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Downtown Ashford, AL, AL

Ashford, AL

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Downtown Madrid, AL, AL

Madrid, AL

Miguel Cuenca

Trip Overview

Ashford to Madrid is 20.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 84, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward local connection. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a leisurely morning departure or an afternoon errand. If you're looking for a simple, uncomplicated journey between these two points, this route fits the bill without requiring extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Oates Street 8.7 mi 10m
US 84 5.5 mi 6m
East Saunders Road 2.7 mi 5m
Forrester Road 2.3 mi 4m
Decatur Road 0.8 mi 1m
North Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Oates Street — 8.7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashford, AL and Madrid, AL.

1

Start on CR 55

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Broadway Street
2

Turn right onto US 84

0.6 mi · 43 sec · US 84
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 5 min · US 84
Use the left lane.
4

Turn slight left onto Forrester Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Forrester Road
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on East Saunders Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · East Saunders Road
6

Turn left onto US 231

8.7 mi · 10 min · South Oates Street
7

Turn left onto Decatur Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Decatur Road
Use the left lane.
8

Arrive at destination

Decatur Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 84

Turn right onto US 84

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Forrester Road

Turn slight left onto Forrester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
19.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | Decatur Road

Turn left onto Decatur Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.03 one way

$6.06 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $3.37 $6.73
premium $4.49 $3.66 $7.31
diesel $5.60 $4.56 $9.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Aug 21, 2026

Origin

Ashford, AL

Late night in Ashford on Friday

Local time

3:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Cloudy

W 0 to 5 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:51AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 21 at 12:48AM CDT until August 21 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Madrid, AL

Late night in Madrid on Friday

Local time

3:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Partly Cloudy

WSW 0 to 5 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 12:51AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 21 at 12:48AM CDT until August 21 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville 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

1 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

29m 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 for this 20.7-mile trip. With only 27% of the route on highways, you'll primarily navigate local roads, including South Oates Street and East Saunders Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on South Oates Street. The road's character shifts frequently as you make your way through the area, so be prepared for numerous turns and adjustments rather than long, steady cruising.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on South Oates Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 84.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ashford, AL to Madrid, AL is easy. At 29m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Forrester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (Decatur Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

325 ft 167 ft

Total Climb

108 ft

Total Descent

191 ft

Highest Point

325 ft

~7.4 mi in

Elevation Range

158 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Ashford, AL

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Alabama Midland Railway Depot — United States historic place

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 29m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on South Oates Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.5 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Forrester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (Decatur Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madrid, 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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