How far is Monroeville, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Monroeville, AL to Madison, AL is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
279.48 mi
04h 16m
Flight
221.64 mi
356.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.64 mi
Kilometers
356.69 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.48 mi
Kilometers
449.78 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Monroeville
Wed, May 13, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroeville
2026-05-12T17:43
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroeville
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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Monroeville
142.4 mi
02h 08m
To Madison
137.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pineville Road

    809 ft · 24 sec · Pineville Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Claiborne Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Claiborne Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Alabama Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Alabama Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3048 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    246 mi · 4 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Alabama Avenue
250 mi · 90%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
Church Street
0.29 mi
Wall Triana Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

South Alabama Avenue

Merge slight left

246 mi · 04h 28m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 08m from Monroeville
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroeville and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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 Monroeville and 137.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 221.64 mi (356.69 km).

Monroeville

#1 Monroeville

City in Alabama, United States

Population5,623
Coordinates31.5279400, -87.3247100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Pineville Road (-87.324709, 31.528014)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $37.34
Round trip
$74.68
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.34 $74.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.99 $83.99
Premium $4.63 $45.60 $91.21
Diesel $5.42 $53.39 $106.78

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroeville and Madison. The current time is 17:43:50.

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.