How far is Union Springs, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Union Springs, AL to Madison, AL is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
225.22 mi
03h 30m
Flight
186.31 mi
299.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.31 mi
Kilometers
299.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.22 mi
Kilometers
362.45 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 6:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Springs
2026-05-04T23:40
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Springs
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 Union Springs
113.3 mi
01h 45m
To Madison
111.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Springs and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on North Powell Street

    107 m · 17 sec · North Powell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West

    1332 ft · 43 sec · Blackmon Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Baskin Street

    27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 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 Union Springs 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 75%
Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 12%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 6%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 4%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
01h 45m from Union Springs
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Springs and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Springs to Madison?

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 113.3 miles from Union Springs and 111.9 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Springs and 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 Union Springs and Madison. Straight-line distance: 186.31 mi (299.84 km).

Union Springs

#1 Union Springs

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,352
Coordinates32.1443200, -85.7149500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Powell Street (-85.714742, 32.14432)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.08 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.21
15.9 gal · 60.16 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.11 $60.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.86 $67.72
Premium $4.63 $36.77 $73.54
Diesel $5.42 $43.05 $86.10

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Springs and Madison. The current time is 23:40:17.

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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.