Madison's main routes: I-565 exits 7, 8 and 9, U.S. 72, Madison Boulevard and Hughes Road. Huntsville International Airport is 2.5 miles away.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Madison’s Airport, Madison Assisted Ride System, Greenways and Trails and Code Enforcement pages, the Alabama Department of Transportation and Main Street Madison.

Interstate 565 runs through south Madison, connecting I-65 to the west with Huntsville to the east, and U.S. 72 crosses north Madison. North-south roads such as County Line Road, Wall Triana Highway and Hughes Road connect them. Huntsville International Airport is about 2.5 miles away.

Who to call

  • Live traffic and closures on state roads: ALGO Traffic
  • City streets, signals and traffic studies: Engineering, 256-772-5639; Public Works, 256-772-8490
  • MARS assisted rides: 256-772-9300, extension 2
  • Police non-emergency (crashes without injuries, parking): 256-772-7190

Main roads and interstate exits

Road What it does
I-565 Interstate spur from I-65 to Huntsville. ALDOT numbers the Madison exits Exit 7 (County Line Road), Exit 8 (Glenn Hearn Boulevard) and Exit 9 (Wall Triana Highway). A further interchange at Town Madison and Toyota Field opened in 2021, the city notes.
U.S. 72 East-west highway across north Madison, lined with shopping centers
Madison Boulevard Runs alongside I-565 toward Huntsville
County Line Road The Madison County-Limestone County line, past James Clemens High School
Wall Triana Highway North-south through west Madison
Hughes Road North-south past City Hall (No. 100) and Bob Jones High School (No. 650)
Old Madison Pike Toward Huntsville and the Indian Creek Greenway

ALDOT is widening I-565 between County Line Road and Wall Triana Highway, with night lane closures into 2027. See our road construction and closures page, updated weekly.

Public transit

The city’s own service is MARS, the Madison Assisted Ride System, for city residents who qualify for paratransit under ADA guidelines. Rides are for medical or work trips only, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays except city holidays. Apply with a physician’s signature at the Madison Community Center, 1329 Browns Ferry Road, then book trips through MARS dispatch at 256-772-9300, extension 2, the city says. The city runs two buses full time and a third part time, and service into parts of Huntsville is limited. Coordinator: 256-692-6836.

The airport

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is about 2.5 miles from Madison, the city’s Airport page says. The nearest larger airports are Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, 97 miles, and Nashville International, 119 miles. Flights and parking: hsvairport.org.

Walking and biking

Madison’s greenways link neighborhoods, parks and schools. The Mill Creek Greenway runs from Mill Road; the Bradford Creek Greenway starts at Palmer Road with a trailhead on Mill Road; the Indian Creek Greenway crosses into Huntsville from Old Madison Pike. The city keeps a map of planned and completed greenways. Details are in our parks and trails guide.

Parking

  • Downtown: Main Street Madison publishes a downtown parking map for the Main Street and Front Street area.
  • At home: city code bans parking vehicles in the yard between the street and the house except on a paved driveway, and bans leaving recreational vehicles, boats or trailers on public streets. Inoperable vehicles must sit on a paved driveway under a cover, according to Code Enforcement; 256-772-5671.
  • Short-term rentals: overnight street parking is not allowed unless it is the unit’s designated parking, under the city’s 2026 rental ordinance.
  • Parks: park only in designated areas; there is no overnight parking in city parks.

Trains

A Norfolk Southern rail line crosses Madison; ALDOT’s I-565 project includes widening the interstate bridges over it east of Exit 9. The town itself grew up around a depot on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad; see our history page. The city lists no passenger rail service.

What this means for you

  • Driving I-565 at night? Check ALGO Traffic for lane closures.
  • Flying? HSV is about 2.5 miles away.
  • Need a ride to a doctor and qualify for paratransit? Apply for MARS.

More guides: moving to Madison and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Huntsville International Airport from Madison?

About 2.5 miles, according to the City of Madison. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is 97 miles away and Nashville International 119 miles.

Which I-565 exits serve Madison?

Exit 7 (County Line Road), Exit 8 (Glenn Hearn Boulevard) and Exit 9 (Wall Triana Highway), as ALDOT numbers them, plus the interchange at Town Madison and Toyota Field, which opened in 2021.

Is there a bus in Madison, Alabama?

The City of Madison runs MARS, the Madison Assisted Ride System, for residents eligible for paratransit under ADA guidelines, for medical and work trips, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 256-772-9300, extension 2.

Where do I park in downtown Madison?

Main Street Madison publishes a downtown parking map. City code bans parking in front yards off a paved driveway and leaving boats, trailers or RVs on public streets.