Day trip from Madrid to Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares lies 30 km (19 mi) east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 30 km (19 mi) apart, Alcalá de Henares is a realistic day trip from Madrid: about 29 min each way by road.
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| Madrid | Alcalá de Henares | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 193,751 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 28800–28870 |
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Common questions
How far is Alcalá de Henares from Madrid?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line, east of Madrid; by road roughly 36 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Alcalá de Henares by road?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Alcalá de Henares?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.