How far is Greenville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Greenville, AL to Madison, AL is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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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
224.01 mi
03h 24m
Flight
198.42 mi
319.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.42 mi
Kilometers
319.32 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.01 mi
Kilometers
360.51 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T20:35
Arrive Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Alabaster
AL

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Greenville
111.7 mi
01h 42m
To Madison
112.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Greenville and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Commerce Street

    95 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street

    1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Dale Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Fort Dale Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Dale Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fort Dale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    209 mi · 3 hr 48 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 Greenville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Dale Road
211 mi · 94%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
East Commerce Street
0.4 mi
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Fort Dale Road

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 48m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
198.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
01h 42m from Greenville
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Madison?

The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Greenville and 112.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alabaster

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

30 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 198.42 mi (319.32 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Commerce Street (-86.617702, 31.829597)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.92 L · about $29.92
Round trip
$59.83
15.8 gal · 59.84 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.92 $59.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.65 $67.29
Premium $4.63 $36.54 $73.08
Diesel $5.42 $42.78 $85.56

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 Greenville and Madison. The current time is 20:35:34.

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.