How far is Enterprise, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Madison, AL is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.34 mi
02h 21m
Flight
135.93 mi
218.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.93 mi
Kilometers
218.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.34 mi
Kilometers
248.38 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Fri, Apr 24, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Enterprise
Sat, Apr 25, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enterprise
2026-04-24T21:07
Arrive Madison
Fri, Apr 24, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enterprise
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Enterprise
77.1 mi
01h 10m
To Madison
77.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 24

    5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 24

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 7th Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    133.8 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  5. 5

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
7th Street South
137 mi · 89%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 6%
County Road 24
5.5 mi · 4%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

7th Street South

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 10m from Enterprise
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Enterprise and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Enterprise and 77.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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 Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enterprise and Madison. Straight-line distance: 135.93 mi (218.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population28,997
Coordinates32.7348500, -86.6180400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 24 (-86.618109, 32.735162)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.28
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.64 $41.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.63 $25.21 $50.41
Diesel $5.42 $29.51 $59.02

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Enterprise and Madison. The current time is 21:07:19.

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.