How far is Citronelle, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Madison, AL is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
332.63 mi
05h 08m
Flight
263.68 mi
424.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.68 mi
Kilometers
424.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.63 mi
Kilometers
535.31 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, May 30, 11:33 AM CDT
Return by in Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 4:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citronelle
2026-05-30T06:24
Arrive Madison
Sat, May 30, 11:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citronelle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Akron
AL

Town in Hale County, Alabama, United States

From Citronelle
166.2 mi
02h 34m
To Madison
166.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    46.2 mi · 54 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 8 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Tuscaloosa

    2910 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  20. 20

    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

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuscaloosa
140 mi · 42%
North 3rd Street
101 mi · 31%
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 24%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
East State Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuscaloosa

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 29m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
263.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akron
02h 34m from Citronelle
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Citronelle and 166.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Akron

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

39 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

48 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

54 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

85 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Madison. Straight-line distance: 263.68 mi (424.35 km).

Citronelle

#1 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.74 gal
44.43 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.92
23.48 gal · 88.86 L
Estimated CO2
104.3 kg one way
Round trip: 208.7 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.46 $88.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.00 $100.00
Premium $4.63 $54.30 $108.60
Diesel $5.42 $63.57 $127.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Citronelle and Madison. The current time is 06:24:44.

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.