How far is Eufaula, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Eufaula, AL to Madison, AL is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
271.68 mi
04h 27m
Flight
214.96 mi
345.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.96 mi
Kilometers
345.94 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.68 mi
Kilometers
437.22 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Eufaula
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eufaula
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eufaula
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Eufaula
133.6 mi
02h 13m
To Madison
138.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Eufaula and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Eufaula Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 53 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1013 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West

    1727 ft · 55 sec · Blackmon Avenue West

  6. 6

    Continue on Baskin Street

    27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eufaula 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 62%
Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 10%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 5%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
North Eufaula Avenue
1.48 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
214.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
02h 13m from Eufaula
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eufaula and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Eufaula and 138.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eufaula and Madison. Straight-line distance: 214.96 mi (345.94 km).

Eufaula

#1 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Barbour Street (-85.14549, 31.891378)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.29 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.63
19.18 gal · 72.58 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.32 $72.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.84 $81.69
Premium $4.63 $44.35 $88.71
Diesel $5.42 $51.93 $103.86

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 Eufaula and Madison. The current time is 23:45:16.

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.