How far is Frisco City, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Frisco City, AL to Madison, AL is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
284.81 mi
04h 21m
Flight
228.79 mi
368.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.79 mi
Kilometers
368.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.81 mi
Kilometers
458.36 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco City
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco City
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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Frisco City
142.2 mi
02h 10m
To Madison
142.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco City and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Snyder Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · Snyder Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bowden Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Bowden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    246 mi · 4 hr 28 min

  6. 6

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco City 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bowden Street
250 mi · 88%
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

Bowden Street

Merge slight left

246 mi · 04h 28m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
228.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 10m from Frisco City
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco City and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco City to Madison?

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Frisco City and 142.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.06 one way or $76.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco City and Rain Showers Likely near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco City and Madison. Straight-line distance: 228.79 mi (368.2 km).

Frisco City

#1 Frisco City

City in Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates31.4335000, -87.4013800
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Live Oak Street (-87.401432, 31.43353)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.04 L · about $38.06
Round trip
$76.12
20.1 gal · 76.08 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.06 $76.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.80 $85.61
Premium $4.63 $46.48 $92.96
Diesel $5.42 $54.42 $108.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco City and Madison. The current time is 04:02:12.

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.