Jacksonville, Florida to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423 miles 680.8 km · straight line
535.2 miles actual route 861.3 km · driving distance
10h 25min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Madison, Alabama is 423 miles (680.8 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located NW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.2 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 25min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 30min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 54min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM