How far is Luverne, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Luverne, AL to Madison, AL is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
231.31 mi
03h 37m
Flight
207.98 mi
334.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.98 mi
Kilometers
334.71 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.31 mi
Kilometers
372.26 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Mon, May 4, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Luverne
Mon, May 4, 6:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luverne
2026-05-04T11:13
Arrive Madison
Mon, May 4, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
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 Luverne
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 Luverne
115 mi
01h 48m
To Madison
116.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    23 m · 7 sec · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 49 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Montgomery Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hobbie Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hobbie Road

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 331

    8.2 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 331

  7. 7

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    168.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luverne 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Fairview Avenue
170 mi · 73%
Montgomery Highway
26 mi · 11%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
United States Highway 331
8.21 mi · 4%
Norman Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 3%
South Court Street
3.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Fairview Avenue

Merge slight left

169 mi · 03h 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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
208 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
01h 48m from Luverne
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Luverne and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 115 miles from Luverne and 116.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 208 miles (334.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 $30.90 one way or $61.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luverne and 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 Luverne and Madison. Straight-line distance: 207.98 mi (334.71 km).

Luverne

#1 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-86.263798, 31.716552)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.9 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.80
16.32 gal · 61.8 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.90 $61.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.75 $69.51
Premium $4.63 $37.74 $75.48
Diesel $5.42 $44.19 $88.37

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Luverne and Madison. The current time is 11:13:43.

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.