Origin
Ashford, AL
Morning in Ashford on Friday
Local time
9:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashford, AL to Madrid, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Ashford, AL
www.kaboompics.com
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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Oates Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $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.
Destination
Madrid, AL
Morning in Madrid on Friday
Local time
9:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashford, AL to Madrid, AL covers 20.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Oates Street, US 84, East Saunders Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Ashford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ashford, AL to Madrid, AL is easy. At 29m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Ashford, AL to Madrid, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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