How far is Madison, AL from Frisco City, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Frisco City, AL is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Frisco City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Frisco City.
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Start on Church Street
1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street
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Continue straight
678 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Main Street
572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Wall Triana Highway
138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
171.4 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Snyder Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Snyder Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Frisco City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
171 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Madison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Frisco City?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Madison and 142 miles from Frisco City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Madison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco City.
Stop Ideas Near Clanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Frisco City. Straight-line distance: 228.79 mi (368.2 km).
#1 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frisco City
City in Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,123 |
| Coordinates | 31.4335000, -87.4013800 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frisco City (-87.40138, 31.4335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $37.98 | $75.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.72 | $85.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.39 | $92.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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