Cincinnati to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.4 miles 528.5 km · straight line
394.1 miles estimated 634.2 km · driving distance
7h 56min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Cincinnati to Madison, Alabama is 328.4 miles (528.5 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located SSW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.1 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 56min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 31min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 32min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients