How far is Georgiana, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Georgiana, AL to Madison, AL is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
240.09 mi
03h 38m
Flight
211.58 mi
340.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.58 mi
Kilometers
340.5 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.09 mi
Kilometers
386.38 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in Georgiana
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgiana
2026-04-18T20:36
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgiana
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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Georgiana
119.9 mi
01h 49m
To Madison
120.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    2320 ft · 2 min · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    225 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  5. 5

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgiana 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Street
226 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

Mill Street

Merge slight left

225 mi · 04h 05m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
01h 49m from Georgiana
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Georgiana and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Georgiana and 120.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Georgiana and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgiana and Madison. Straight-line distance: 211.58 mi (340.5 km).

Georgiana

#1 Georgiana

City in Alabama, USA

Population1,613
Coordinates31.6371000, -86.7419200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-86.741877, 31.637126)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.07 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
16.94 gal · 64.14 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.07 $72.15
Premium $4.63 $39.17 $78.35
Diesel $5.42 $45.87 $91.73

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 Georgiana and Madison. The current time is 20:36:10.

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.