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

417.7 miles 672.3 km · straight line
493.3 miles actual route 793.9 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Madison, Alabama is 417.7 miles (672.3 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.3 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM