Bloomington, Indiana to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.8 miles 497 km · straight line
386.1 miles estimated 621.3 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Madison, Alabama is 308.8 miles (497 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located S of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.1 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients