Hickory to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

313.4 miles 504.4 km · straight line
376.1 miles estimated 605.3 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Hickory to Madison, Alabama is 313.4 miles (504.4 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located WSW of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.1 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients