Road trip route · Spain
Madrid to Seville drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 5 hr 50 min
- Distance
- 533 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €58
- Tolls (est.)
- €14
The Madrid to Seville drive
The drive from Madrid to Seville covers 331 miles (533 km) and takes about 5 hr 50 min without stops. That's a long haul for one day, most drivers split it over two days, which turns a slog into a proper road trip.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €58 one-way plus roughly €14 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 331 miles this is longer than 83% of the 144 routes covered here, so it is worth treating as a trip in itself rather than a transfer. Split across 2 days it works out at about 2.9 hours behind the wheel each day, which leaves most of the daylight for the places in between.
What you need for this drive
Rules for each country on the route, in the order you meet them.
Spain
- Motorway
- 120 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- Autopistas de peaje (AP roads)
- Must carry
- warning triangle, hi-vis vest
Low-emission zones: ZBE (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones) - national rollout.
Checked against national road authorities and the ECB reference rates. Rules change — confirm before you travel.
Madrid to Seville FAQs
How long is the drive from Madrid to Seville?
Driving from Madrid to Seville takes about 5 hr 50 min nonstop, covering 331 miles (533 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Madrid to Seville?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €58 one-way. Expect around €14 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Madrid to Seville in one day?
It's possible but long: 5 hr 50 min of driving. Most people split it over two days, which turns the drive into a proper road trip.
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