How far is Flomaton, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Flomaton, AL to Madison, AL is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.53 mi
04h 29m
Flight
257.3 mi
414.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.3 mi
Kilometers
414.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.53 mi
Kilometers
478.83 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Flomaton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flomaton
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flomaton
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
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From Flomaton
148.6 mi
02h 14m
To Madison
148.9 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ringold Street

    551 ft · 30 sec · Ringold Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Palafox Street

    1 km · 2 min · Palafox Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    269.6 mi · 4 hr 53 min

  8. 8

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flomaton 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palafox Street
271 mi · 91%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Wall Triana Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Palafox Street

Merge slight left

270 mi · 04h 53m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
257.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 14m from Flomaton
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Flomaton and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Flomaton and 148.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.76 one way or $79.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Flomaton and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flomaton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 257.3 mi (414.09 km).

Flomaton

#1 Flomaton

Town

Population1,377
Coordinates31.0001800, -87.2608100
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston Street (-87.261076, 31.000048)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.74 L · about $39.76
Round trip
$79.53
21 gal · 79.48 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.76 $79.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.72 $89.44
Premium $4.63 $48.56 $97.13
Diesel $5.42 $56.86 $113.72

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 Flomaton and Madison. The current time is 03:19:49.

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.