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Trip from Brewton, AL to Madison, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

281.9 mi

454 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 7m ★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Alabama, United States

Brewton, AL

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city in Alabama, United States

Madison, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brewton, AL to Madison, AL covers 281.9 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Douglas Avenue, I 565 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 246 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

141 miles from Brewton, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 281.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 20m highway drive covering 281.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Douglas Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 246 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 246 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Douglas Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 281.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 270.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 270.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
270.4 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 340 Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate:...
7
270.7 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 340A Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsv...
6
279.7 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Take the exit toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 9 Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
9
279.9 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 9 Toward Madison

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 246 mi 4h 28m
Douglas Avenue 14.2 mi 21m
I 565 8.4 mi 9m
North Jackson Street 8.1 mi 12m
Sullivan Street 1.1 mi 2m
Jackson 0.8 mi 1m
US 84 0.6 mi <1m
Church Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 246 mi, about 4h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewton, AL and Madison, AL.

1

Start on Bob Teller Drive

177 ft · 9 sec · Bob Teller Drive
2

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

103 ft · 10 sec · Belleville Avenue
3

Turn sharp left onto US 31

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue
4

Turn slight left onto US 31

14 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue
5

Continue on US 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jackson
6

Continue on US 31

8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 7 sec
8

Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

124 ft · 4 sec · Conecuh County 58
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 84
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
11

Merge onto I 65

246 mi · 4 hr 28 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 340 Toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 340A Toward I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
14

Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 565; US 72 Alternate
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 9 Toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
16

Keep slight left at fork

467 ft · 9 sec
Exit 9 Toward Madison Use the left lane.
17

Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Wall Triana Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Continue on Sullivan Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
19

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
20

Continue on Church Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Church Street
21

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141 miles from Brewton, AL, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 62 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brewton, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brewton, AL

This is one driving day of about 281.9 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Brewton, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 246 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141 mi from Brewton, AL · 2h 43m into the drive

Downtown Thorsby, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thorsby, AL

141 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Montgomery, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141 miles from Brewton, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246 miles.

Arriving in Madison, AL

The final approach into Madison, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Madison, AL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 194.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.57 one way

$85.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $46.74 $93.47
premium $4.56 $50.60 $101.20
diesel $5.61 $62.24 $124.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.6 1 $29.60 $13.53
Efficient EV 70.5 0 $24.67 $11.28
EV Truck/SUV 112.8 1 $39.47 $18.04

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brewton, AL

Evening in Brewton on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, AL

Evening in Madison on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brewton, AL to Madison, AL covers 281.9 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Douglas Avenue, I 565. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141 miles from Brewton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 281.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 270.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 270.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brewton, AL to Madison, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.

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