How far is Tuskegee, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Tuskegee, AL to Madison, AL is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
219.96 mi
03h 25m
Flight
168.57 mi
271.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.57 mi
Kilometers
271.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.96 mi
Kilometers
353.99 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, Apr 26, 4:58 PM CDT
Return by in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuskegee
2026-04-26T13:33
Arrive Madison
Sun, Apr 26, 4:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuskegee
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 Tuskegee
111.3 mi
01h 42m
To Madison
108.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Northside Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Northside Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    113 m · 19 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lee Street

    118 m · 22 sec · West Lee Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1832 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crawford Street

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1122 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison

    142 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 76%
Crawford Street
41.5 mi · 19%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Madison Boulevard
0.35 mi
North Main Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
01h 42m from Tuskegee
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuskegee and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 111.3 miles from Tuskegee and 108.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tuskegee and Partly Sunny near Madison.

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 Tuskegee and Madison. Straight-line distance: 168.57 mi (271.28 km).

Tuskegee

#1 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West Northside Street (-85.691178, 32.42441)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.77
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.39 $58.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.05 $66.10
Premium $4.63 $35.89 $71.78
Diesel $5.42 $42.02 $84.04

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuskegee and Madison. The current time is 13:33:00.

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.