How far is Madison, AL from Brookwood, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Brookwood, AL is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
195.16 mi
04h 06m
Flight
167.57 mi
269.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.57 mi
Kilometers
269.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.16 mi
Kilometers
314.08 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookwood
Thu, Apr 16, 9:56 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-16T05:50
Arrive Brookwood
Thu, Apr 16, 9:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Midfield
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Madison
97.7 mi
02h 03m
To Brookwood
97.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5

    69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    49.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    62 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    126 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dallas County 21

    1301 ft · 1 min · Dallas County 21

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Dallas County 109

    1.2 km · 3 min · Dallas County 109

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dallas County 109

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 38%
State Route 5
68.7 mi · 35%
I 20 West
27.3 mi · 14%
565
8.88 mi · 5%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 2%
Sullivan Street
1.12 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 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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midfield
02h 03m from Madison
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madison and Sunny 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 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Madison and 97.4 miles from Brookwood.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison and Sunny near Brookwood.

Stop Ideas Near Midfield

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

11 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

61 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

68 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

99 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Brookwood. Straight-line distance: 167.57 mi (269.67 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates32.3206900, -87.3161100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Brookwood (-87.31611, 32.32069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.34 $58.69
Premium $4.63 $31.87 $63.73
Diesel $5.42 $37.31 $74.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Brookwood. The current time is 05:50:06.

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.