Columbia, Missouri to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

426.2 miles 685.9 km · straight line
511.5 miles estimated 823.1 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Madison, Alabama is 426.2 miles (685.9 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located SE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.5 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients