How far is Madison, AL from Troy, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Troy, AL is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
228.58 mi
04h 23m
Flight
204.71 mi
329.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.71 mi
Kilometers
329.45 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.58 mi
Kilometers
367.87 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 1:03 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Tue, May 5, 5:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-05T08:40
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 1:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Alabaster
AL

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Madison
114.5 mi
02h 11m
To Troy
114.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  26. 26

    Continue on Orion Street

    533 ft · 12 sec · Orion Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 21 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 39 sec · East Walnut Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 41%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 33%
Troy Highway
39.2 mi · 17%
565
8.88 mi · 4%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
Trojan Way
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
204.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
02h 11m from Madison
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Madison and 114.1 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.56 one way or $61.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alabaster

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

30 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Troy. Straight-line distance: 204.71 mi (329.45 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

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

#2 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.53 L · about $30.56
Round trip
$61.12
16.14 gal · 61.06 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.56 $61.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.37 $68.74
Premium $4.63 $37.32 $74.65
Diesel $5.42 $43.70 $87.40

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Troy. The current time is 08:40:20.

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.