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Jaén Cathedral
A monumental Renaissance cathedral dominating the olive-oil capital, a model for many churches in Latin America.
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Road trip route · Spain
Madrid to Granada drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 4 hr 47 min
- Distance
- 420 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €46
- Tolls (est.)
- €11
The Madrid to Granada drive
The drive from Madrid to Granada covers 261 miles (420 km) and takes about 4 hr 47 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €46 one-way plus roughly €11 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Madrid and Granada
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Historic Highways
Despeñaperros Gorge
The dramatic granite defile that has carried every road from Madrid into Andalusia for centuries; the A-4 now sweeps through this natural-park gorge of jagged rock walls.
Madrid to Granada FAQs
How long is the drive from Madrid to Granada?
Driving from Madrid to Granada takes about 4 hr 47 min nonstop, covering 261 miles (420 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Madrid to Granada?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €46 one-way. Expect around €11 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Madrid to Granada in one day?
Yes, at about 4 hr 47 min of driving, Madrid to Granada is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
More drives from Madrid & Granada
Madrid → BarcelonaMadrid → BilbaoMadrid → LisbonMadrid → MalagaMadrid → SevilleMadrid → ValenciaMalaga → GranadaSeville → Granada
Planning a bigger trip? Try the free Spain road trip planner, or read the driving in Spain guide.