How far is Brundidge, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Brundidge, AL to Madison, AL is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
242.1 mi
03h 48m
Flight
212.77 mi
342.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.77 mi
Kilometers
342.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.1 mi
Kilometers
389.63 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 5, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in Brundidge
Tue, May 5, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brundidge
2026-05-05T08:41
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 5, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brundidge
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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Brundidge
120 mi
01h 54m
To Madison
122 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South A Graham Boulevard

    1498 ft · 25 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard

    3118 ft · 56 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy

    2565 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

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    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

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    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

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    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

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    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

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    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

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    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

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    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

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    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

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    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brundidge 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 69%
US 231 North
52.5 mi · 22%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
01h 54m from Brundidge
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brundidge and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Brundidge and 122 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.34 one way or $64.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brundidge and Madison. Straight-line distance: 212.77 mi (342.42 km).

Brundidge

#1 Brundidge

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population1,872
Coordinates31.7201600, -85.8160600
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South A Graham Boulevard (-85.816061, 31.720203)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.34 L · about $32.34
Round trip
$64.68
17.08 gal · 64.68 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.34 $64.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.37 $72.74
Premium $4.63 $39.50 $78.99
Diesel $5.42 $46.24 $92.49

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brundidge and Madison. The current time is 08:41:22.

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.