Kansas City to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

528.5 miles 850.5 km · straight line
667.8 miles actual route 1074.7 km · driving distance
12h 32min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Kansas City to Madison, Alabama is 528.5 miles (850.5 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located ESE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.8 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 32min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 2min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 18min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM