How far is Inverness, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Inverness, AL to Madison, AL is about 231 miles (371.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.97 mi
03h 44m
Flight
194.28 mi
312.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.28 mi
Kilometers
312.66 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.97 mi
Kilometers
371.71 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Fri, Nov 6, 6:15 PM CST
Return by in Inverness
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inverness
2026-11-06T14:31
Arrive Madison
Fri, Nov 6, 6:15 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:32 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inverness
9:00 PM CST
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 Inverness
114.5 mi
01h 52m
To Madison
116.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bullock County 28

    33 m · 6 sec · Bullock County 28

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bullock County 14

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Bullock County 14

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bullock County 22

    3.1 mi · 12 min · Bullock County 22

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.2 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inverness and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 73%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 5%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
Bullock County 22
3.1 mi · 1%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
Bullock County 14
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
194.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
01h 52m from Inverness
Leave By
9:32 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Inverness and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231 miles (371.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 114.5 miles from Inverness and 116.5 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Inverness and Patchy Fog then 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 Inverness and Madison. Straight-line distance: 194.28 mi (312.66 km).

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#1 Inverness

Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0148800, -85.7460600
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bullock County 28 (-85.745968, 32.014878)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.85 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.18
16.3 gal · 61.7 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $30.09 $60.18
Mid-grade $4.17 $34.02 $68.04
Premium $4.58 $37.35 $74.70
Diesel $5.85 $47.64 $95.27

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Inverness and Madison. The current time is 14:31:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.