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Trip from Kinsey, AL to Madrid, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

20.8 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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Downtown Kinsey, AL, AL

Kinsey, AL

Maksim Goncharenok

Downtown Madrid, AL, AL

Madrid, AL

Miguel Cuenca

Trip Overview

Kinsey to Madrid is 20.8 miles and takes about 33 minutes via North Oates Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Alabama, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for those looking for a quick connection between two points or a brief excursion. You'll find the route to be predominantly on local roads, making it a relaxed journey without the stress of major highway travel. Plan this one for when you want a simple, no-fuss drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Oates Street 14.1 mi 21m
Reeves Street 4.8 mi 7m
Decatur Road 0.8 mi 1m
Broad Street 0.7 mi 1m
Old Highway 431 0.3 mi <1m
Montgomery Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Walden Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Oates Street — 14.1 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 41

71 ft · 8 sec · Walden Drive
2

Turn left onto CR 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
3

Turn left onto Old Highway 431

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Old Highway 431
4

Turn slight left onto US 431

4.8 mi · 7 min · Reeves Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

157 ft · 7 sec
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto US 231 Business

208 ft · 4 sec · Montgomery Highway
7

Continue on US 231 Business

14 mi · 21 min · North Oates Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto Decatur Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Decatur Road
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

Decatur Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 41 / Broad Street

Turn left onto CR 41 / Broad Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Old Highway 431

Turn left onto Old Highway 431

Navigation decision point

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 431 / Reeves Street

Turn slight left onto US 431 / Reeves Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
20 mi into trip | ~31m in | Decatur Road

Turn left onto Decatur Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.89 one way

$5.77 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $3.23 $6.46
premium $4.29 $3.51 $7.02
diesel $4.80 $3.93 $7.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33

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 Jun 28, 2026

Origin

Kinsey, AL

Afternoon in Kinsey on Sunday

Local time

3:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

W 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 11:53AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 9:20AM CDT until June 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

Madrid, AL

Afternoon in Madrid on Sunday

Local time

3:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 11:53AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 9:20AM CDT until June 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile 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

33m 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?

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 100% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 20.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on North Oates Street, suggesting a significant portion of the journey follows a single road. Expect a driving experience that requires frequent attention due to turns, rather than a long, steady cruise. The road's personality is defined by its local nature, so be prepared for typical traffic patterns and intersections found in a community.

Only 1% 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: 14.1 mi on North Oates Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 41 / Broad Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.8 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 41 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Old Highway 431): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 431 / Reeves Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

341 ft 167 ft

Total Climb

131 ft

Total Descent

264 ft

Highest Point

341 ft

~5.9 mi in

Elevation Range

173 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kinsey, AL

Full guide →

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 33m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on North 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: near the start (CR 41 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Old Highway 431): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 431 / Reeves Street): 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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