How far is Loxley, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Loxley, AL to Madison, AL is about 339.7 miles (546.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
339.71 mi
05h 11m
Flight
287.96 mi
463.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.96 mi
Kilometers
463.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.71 mi
Kilometers
546.71 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 26, 6:52 PM CDT
Return by in Loxley
Wed, May 27, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loxley
2026-05-26T13:41
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 26, 6:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loxley
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Loxley
169.6 mi
02h 35m
To Madison
170.1 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Street

    9 mi · 12 min · Hickory Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    301.3 mi · 5 hr 27 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 Loxley and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
306 mi · 90%
Hickory Street
21.5 mi · 6%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

301 mi · 05h 27m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
287.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
02h 35m from Loxley
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loxley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.7 miles (546.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Loxley and 170.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.41 one way or $90.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Loxley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loxley and Madison. Straight-line distance: 287.96 mi (463.42 km).

Loxley

#1 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Street (-87.752992, 30.61825)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.38 L · about $45.41
Round trip
$90.81
23.98 gal · 90.76 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.41 $90.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.07 $102.13
Premium $4.63 $55.45 $110.91
Diesel $5.42 $64.93 $129.85

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Loxley and Madison. The current time is 13:41:41.

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.