Origin
Kinsey, AL
Morning in Kinsey on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinsey, 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
33m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Kinsey, AL
Maksim Goncharenok
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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Oates Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $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.
Destination
Madrid, AL
Morning in Madrid on Friday
Local time
11:59 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
33m 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 Kinsey, AL to Madrid, AL covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Oates Street, Reeves Street, Decatur Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Kinsey, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 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.
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.
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.
The route from Kinsey, 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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