How far is Madison, AL from Andalusia, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Andalusia, AL is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
269.75 mi
05h 04m
Flight
234.82 mi
377.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.82 mi
Kilometers
377.9 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.75 mi
Kilometers
434.12 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-18T05:12
Arrive Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Madison
135.1 mi
02h 32m
To Andalusia
134.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    150.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington

    1607 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Crum Foshee Highway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 19 sec · River Falls Street

  20. 20

    Continue on River Falls Street

    1941 ft · 53 sec · River Falls Street

  21. 21

    Continue on River Falls Road

    573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road

  22. 22

    Continue on River Falls Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward Court Square

    586 ft · 12 sec · Court Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
151 mi · 56%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 28%
Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 7%
565
8.88 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 45m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
02h 32m from Madison
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Andalusia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Madison and 134.7 miles from Andalusia.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Andalusia. Straight-line distance: 234.82 mi (377.9 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Andalusia

#2 Andalusia

City in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Population8,677
Coordinates31.3080800, -86.4824300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Andalusia (-86.48243, 31.30808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.03 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.10
19.04 gal · 72.06 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.05 $72.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.55 $81.09
Premium $4.63 $44.03 $88.06
Diesel $5.42 $51.55 $103.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Andalusia. The current time is 05:12:53.

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.