How far is Evergreen, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Evergreen, AL to Madison, AL is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.02 mi
03h 52m
Flight
225.97 mi
363.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.97 mi
Kilometers
363.66 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.02 mi
Kilometers
413.64 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, Nov 7, 6:21 PM CST
Return by in Evergreen
Sat, Nov 7, 10:13 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-11-07T14:29
Arrive Madison
Sat, Nov 7, 6:21 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:16 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
9:00 PM CST
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 Evergreen
128.3 mi
01h 56m
To Madison
128.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cooper Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Cooper Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    683 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rural Street

    108 m · 9 sec · Rural Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    242.5 mi · 4 hr 24 min

  7. 7

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rural Street
243 mi · 94%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Wall Triana Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Rural Street

Merge slight left

242 mi · 04h 24m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
01h 56m from Evergreen
Leave By
9:16 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evergreen and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 128.3 miles from Evergreen and 128.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evergreen 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 Evergreen and Madison. Straight-line distance: 225.97 mi (363.66 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.4335000, -86.9569200
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Cooper Street (-86.9569, 31.433518)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.33 L · about $33.27
Round trip
$66.54
18.14 gal · 68.66 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $33.27 $66.54
Mid-grade $4.15 $37.68 $75.35
Premium $4.55 $41.30 $82.61
Diesel $5.82 $52.81 $105.61

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Madison. The current time is 14:29:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.