How far is Demopolis, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Madison, AL is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
200.78 mi
03h 11m
Flight
163.22 mi
262.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.22 mi
Kilometers
262.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.78 mi
Kilometers
323.12 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demopolis
2026-04-22T20:16
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demopolis
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
Brighton
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Demopolis
100 mi
01h 35m
To Madison
100.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    113 m · 9 sec · East Capitol Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Demopolis 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M L King Highway
80.4 mi · 40%
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 39%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 5%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.59 mi · 2%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

M L King Highway

Merge slight left

79 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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
01h 35m from Demopolis
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Demopolis and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Demopolis and 100.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Helena City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Helena City Hall

Helena , AL
816 Hwy 52 W, Helena, AL 35080
Rating 3.8/5 11 reviews City government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

63 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

95 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Madison. Straight-line distance: 163.22 mi (262.67 km).

Demopolis

#1 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Strawberry Avenue (-87.836351, 32.51764)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.82 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.18 gal · 53.64 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.63 $32.79 $65.58
Diesel $5.42 $38.39 $76.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Demopolis and Madison. The current time is 20:16:24.

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.