Athens, Ohio to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409.8 miles 659.5 km · straight line
491.8 miles estimated 791.4 km · driving distance
9h 54min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Ohio from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Madison, Alabama is 409.8 miles (659.5 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located SW of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 491.8 miles, taking about 9h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio 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 Athens, Ohio 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 Athens, Ohio to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 54min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 53min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 24min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Ohio & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Athens, Ohio
39.33°N, 82.10°W
America/New_York
219m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients