How far is Satsuma, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Satsuma, AL to Madison, AL is about 333.9 miles (537.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
333.96 mi
04h 46m
Flight
276.37 mi
444.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.37 mi
Kilometers
444.78 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.96 mi
Kilometers
537.45 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Satsuma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Satsuma
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Satsuma
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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Satsuma
166.8 mi
02h 23m
To Madison
167.2 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    43 m · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    319.6 mi · 5 hr 47 min

  5. 5

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
320 mi · 96%
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

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

320 mi · 05h 47m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
276.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 23m from Satsuma
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Satsuma and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 333.9 miles (537.4 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Satsuma and 167.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.61 one way or $89.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Satsuma and Madison. Straight-line distance: 276.37 mi (444.78 km).

Satsuma

#1 Satsuma

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population6,206
Coordinates30.8532400, -88.0561100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-88.056103, 30.85324)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.78 gal
44.61 L · about $44.61
Round trip
$89.22
23.56 gal · 89.22 L
Estimated CO2
104.7 kg one way
Round trip: 209.4 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.61 $89.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.17 $100.34
Premium $4.63 $54.48 $108.96
Diesel $5.42 $63.79 $127.58

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 Satsuma and Madison. The current time is 20:20:31.

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.