Houston to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

608.2 miles 978.8 km · straight line
756 miles actual route 1216.7 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Houston to Madison, Alabama is 608.2 miles (978.8 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Madison, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM