Ashland, Kentucky to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.6 miles 557.8 km · straight line
415.9 miles estimated 669.4 km · driving distance
8h 22min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Ashland, Kentucky from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Ashland, Kentucky to Madison, Alabama is 346.6 miles (557.8 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located SW of Ashland, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.9 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Ashland, Kentucky in Kentucky and Madison, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ashland, Kentucky and Madison, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ashland, Kentucky to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 22min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 2min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 57min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ashland, Kentucky & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Ashland, Kentucky
38.48°N, 82.64°W
America/New_York
168m elevation
Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients