How far is Semmes, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Semmes, AL to Madison, AL is about 351.4 miles (565.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
351.41 mi
05h 06m
Flight
284.78 mi
458.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.78 mi
Kilometers
458.31 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.41 mi
Kilometers
565.54 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 AM CDT
Return by in Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Semmes
2026-04-15T22:11
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Semmes
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Semmes
175.5 mi
02h 33m
To Madison
176 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    40 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Moffett Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Schillinger Road North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schillinger Road North

  5. 5

    Continue on Newburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Newburn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Industrial Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Industrial Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 65 North: Montgomery

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    325.9 mi · 5 hr 54 min

  9. 9

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Semmes 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
326 mi · 93%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Industrial Parkway
7.36 mi · 2%
Moffett Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Schillinger Road North
2.09 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

326 mi · 05h 54m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
284.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
02h 33m from Semmes
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Semmes and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Semmes and 176 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.96 one way or $93.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Semmes and Madison. Straight-line distance: 284.78 mi (458.31 km).

Semmes

#1 Semmes

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,736
Coordinates30.7782400, -88.2591700
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.25917, 30.778124)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.94 L · about $46.96
Round trip
$93.92
24.8 gal · 93.88 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.96 $93.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.81 $105.62
Premium $4.63 $57.35 $114.70
Diesel $5.42 $67.15 $134.29

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Semmes and Madison. The current time is 22:11:37.

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.