How far is Madison, AL from Demopolis, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Demopolis, AL is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
200.35 mi
03h 52m
Flight
163.22 mi
262.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.22 mi
Kilometers
262.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.35 mi
Kilometers
322.44 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Brighton
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Madison
100.3 mi
01h 56m
To Demopolis
100.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    113 m · 7 sec · East Capitol Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
79.3 mi · 40%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 37%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 12%
565
8.88 mi · 4%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
01h 56m from Madison
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Demopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Madison and 100.1 miles from Demopolis.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Demopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Helena City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Helena City Hall

Helena , AL
816 Hwy 52 W, Helena, AL 35080
Rating 3.8/5 11 reviews City government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

63 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

95 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 163.22 mi (262.67 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.76 L · about $26.77
Round trip
$53.55
14.14 gal · 53.52 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.77 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.63 $32.70 $65.40
Diesel $5.42 $38.28 $76.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Demopolis. The current time is 00:45:51.

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.