How far is Evergreen, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Evergreen, AL to Madison, AL is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.41 mi
02h 51m
Flight
148.34 mi
238.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.34 mi
Kilometers
238.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.41 mi
Kilometers
279.07 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Evergreen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-15T17:18
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Evergreen
85.9 mi
01h 25m
To Madison
87.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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 Autauga County 40

    1292 ft · 36 sec · Autauga County 40

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Autauga County 8

    3.2 mi · 12 min · Autauga County 8

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.1 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left

    13 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    629 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Highway 22

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alabama Highway 22

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Foshee Avenue

    1145 ft · 39 sec · Foshee Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  13. 13

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foshee Avenue
108 mi · 62%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 5%
Autauga County 8
3.29 mi · 2%
Alabama Highway 22
1.37 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Foshee Avenue

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 58m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 25m from Evergreen
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evergreen and Mostly 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 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Evergreen and 87.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.18 one way or $46.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Madison. Straight-line distance: 148.34 mi (238.73 km).

Evergreen

#1 Evergreen

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

Population3,467
Coordinates32.5523600, -86.7577600
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Autauga County 40 (-86.75792, 32.552522)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.16 L · about $23.18
Round trip
$46.35
12.24 gal · 46.32 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.18 $46.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.07 $52.13
Premium $4.63 $28.31 $56.61
Diesel $5.42 $33.14 $66.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Madison. The current time is 17:18:58.

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.