How far is Andalusia, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Andalusia, AL to Madison, AL is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.95 mi
03h 58m
Flight
234.82 mi
377.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.82 mi
Kilometers
377.9 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.95 mi
Kilometers
434.44 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andalusia
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andalusia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Andalusia
134.8 mi
01h 59m
To Madison
135.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andalusia and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    57 m · 6 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Falls Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Falls Road

    573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on River Falls Street

    1808 ft · 50 sec · River Falls Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 21 sec · River Falls Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Falls Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mobile Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    225 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andalusia and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
235 mi · 87%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
River Falls Street
4.72 mi · 2%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Church Street
0.56 mi
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Mobile Road

Merge slight left

225 mi · 04h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
01h 59m from Andalusia
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andalusia and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andalusia to Madison?

The road trip is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Andalusia and 135.1 miles from Madison.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andalusia and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andalusia and Madison. Straight-line distance: 234.82 mi (377.9 km).

Andalusia

#1 Andalusia

City in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Population8,677
Coordinates31.3080800, -86.4824300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-86.48243, 31.308353)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.06 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.06 gal · 72.12 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.59 $81.18
Premium $4.63 $44.08 $88.15
Diesel $5.42 $51.60 $103.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Andalusia and Madison. The current time is 04:01:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.