Madison, Alabama to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

624.2 miles 1004.5 km · straight line
749 miles estimated 1205.4 km · driving distance
15h 4min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from Manhattan?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to Manhattan is 624.2 miles (1004.5 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located WNW of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749 miles, taking about 15h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Alabama in Alabama and Manhattan in Kansas.

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. 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 Madison, Alabama and Manhattan. 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 Madison, Alabama to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 4min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 5min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 35min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients