How far is Silverhill, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Silverhill, AL to Madison, AL is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
344.78 mi
05h 09m
Flight
292.87 mi
471.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.87 mi
Kilometers
471.33 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.78 mi
Kilometers
554.87 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Return by in Silverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverhill
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverhill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Silverhill
172.2 mi
02h 34m
To Madison
172.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silverhill Avenue

    85 m · 11 sec · Silverhill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 55

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road 55

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Hickory Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    301.3 mi · 5 hr 27 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 Silverhill 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
306 mi · 89%
Hickory Street
22 mi · 6%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
County Road 55
4.02 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
Broad Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

301 mi · 05h 27m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
292.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
02h 34m from Silverhill
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silverhill and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 172.2 miles from Silverhill and 172.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.09 one way or $92.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silverhill and 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 Silverhill and Madison. Straight-line distance: 292.87 mi (471.33 km).

Silverhill

#1 Silverhill

Town in Alabama, USA

Population1,285
Coordinates30.5454700, -87.7516600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Hill Avenue (-87.75166, 30.545545)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.05 L · about $46.09
Round trip
$92.18
24.34 gal · 92.1 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.09 $92.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.83 $103.66
Premium $4.63 $56.29 $112.57
Diesel $5.42 $65.90 $131.80

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 Silverhill and Madison. The current time is 07:12:51.

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.