Madison, Alabama to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

166.5 miles 267.9 km · straight line
208.1 miles estimated 334.9 km · driving distance
4h 11min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to Oak Ridge is 166.5 miles (267.9 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located ENE of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 208.1 miles, taking about 4h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Alabama in Alabama and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Alabama and Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 11min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 1min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 149.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients