How far is Brookwood, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Brookwood, AL to Madison, AL is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
195.35 mi
03h 16m
Flight
167.57 mi
269.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.57 mi
Kilometers
269.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.35 mi
Kilometers
314.39 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Brookwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookwood
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookwood
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
Midfield
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Brookwood
97.6 mi
01h 38m
To Madison
97.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Brookwood and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dallas County 109

    1.2 km · 3 min · Dallas County 109

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dallas County 21

    1301 ft · 58 sec · Dallas County 21

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    133 m · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    49.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5

    35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    27.5 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
96.1 mi · 49%
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 40%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 5%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Dallas County 109
0.76 mi
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midfield
01h 38m from Brookwood
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookwood 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 Brookwood to Madison?

The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Brookwood and 97.8 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midfield, 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 Midfield.

RAIL

Birmingham

11 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

61 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

68 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

99 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookwood and Madison. Straight-line distance: 167.57 mi (269.67 km).

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#1 Brookwood

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates32.3206900, -87.3161100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas County 109 (-87.314797, 32.320907)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.34 $58.69
Premium $4.63 $31.87 $63.73
Diesel $5.42 $37.31 $74.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookwood and Madison. The current time is 23:34:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.