How far is Madison, AL from Brookwood, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Brookwood, AL is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.92 mi
02h 31m
Flight
105 mi
168.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105 mi
Kilometers
168.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.92 mi
Kilometers
209.08 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookwood
Sat, May 2, 6:20 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, May 2, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-02T15:48
Arrive Brookwood
Sat, May 2, 6:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Madison
65.1 mi
01h 15m
To Brookwood
64.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake View

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    14.8 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanna Mill Creek

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 57%
I 20 West
24.4 mi · 19%
565
8.88 mi · 7%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 15m from Madison
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Rain Showers near Brookwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Madison and 64.9 miles from Brookwood.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Madison and Rain Showers near Brookwood.

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.1 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Brookwood. Straight-line distance: 105 mi (168.98 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Brookwood

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,822
Coordinates33.2556700, -87.3208300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Brookwood (-87.32083, 33.25567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.35 L · about $17.34
Round trip
$34.69
9.16 gal · 34.7 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.34 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.51 $39.01
Premium $4.63 $21.18 $42.37
Diesel $5.42 $24.80 $49.60

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Brookwood. The current time is 15:48:41.

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.