How far is Daleville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Daleville, AL to Madison, AL is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (389 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
277.59 mi
04h 28m
Flight
241.72 mi
389.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.72 mi
Kilometers
389.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.59 mi
Kilometers
446.74 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daleville
2026-04-19T04:30
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daleville
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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Daleville
136.6 mi
02h 14m
To Madison
141 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Daleville Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Boll Weevil Circle

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daleville 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 61%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 24%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Boll Weevil Circle
3.07 mi · 1%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
Neal Metcalf Road
1.88 mi · 1%
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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
241.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
02h 14m from Daleville
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Daleville and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Daleville and 141 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 241.7 miles (389 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.11 one way or $74.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Daleville and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daleville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 241.72 mi (389.01 km).

Daleville

#1 Daleville

City in Alabama

Population5,095
Coordinates31.3101700, -85.7129900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.712606, 31.310085)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.08 L · about $37.11
Round trip
$74.23
19.6 gal · 74.16 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.11 $74.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.74 $83.48
Premium $4.63 $45.33 $90.65
Diesel $5.42 $53.07 $106.13

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 Daleville and Madison. The current time is 04:30:07.

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.