Durham, North Carolina to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

451.2 miles 726.1 km · straight line
541.4 miles estimated 871.3 km · driving distance
10h 53min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Madison, Alabama is 451.2 miles (726.1 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located W of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 541.4 miles, taking about 10h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 53min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 4min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 20min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients