Austin, Texas to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

709.7 miles 1142.1 km · straight line
851.4 miles actual route 1370.2 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Madison, Alabama is 709.7 miles (1142.1 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 851.4 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Madison, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Madison, Alabama. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM