Origin
Dauphin Island, AL
Morning in Dauphin Island on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dauphin Island, AL to Madison, AL
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
380.4 mi
612 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
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6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Dauphin Island, AL to Madison, AL covers 380.4 miles and takes about 5h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cadillac Avenue, Le Moyne Drive, Gordon Persons Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.15 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
190.2 miles from Dauphin Island, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 380.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cadillac Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dauphin Island, AL to Madison, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Le Moyne Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gordon Persons Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dauphin Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laurendine Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Range Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rangeline Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cadillac Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dauphin Island, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on the route
7 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
39 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Cadillac Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cadillac Avenue
4
Turn right onto Le Moyne Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Le Moyne Drive
5
Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gordon Persons Bridge
6
Continue on Dauphin Island Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Dauphin Island Parkway
7
Turn left onto Laurendine Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurendine Road
8
Turn right onto West Range Line Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Range Line Road
9
Continue on Rangeline Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Rangeline Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Mobile
11
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 65 North: Montgomery
13
Continue straight
339 mi
·
6 hr 8 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
16
Merge slight left
8.4 mi
·
9 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Madison
466 ft
·
9 sec
·
Madison
19
Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Wall Triana Highway
20
Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sullivan Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Church Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 190.2 miles from Dauphin Island, AL, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
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 84 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.2 miles or 2h 54m 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 54m
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 Dauphin Island, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Dauphin Island, AL
This is one driving day of about 380.4 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Dauphin Island, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.2 mi from Dauphin Island, AL · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.2 miles from Dauphin Island, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.15 one way
$116.31 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $63.78 | $127.57 |
| premium | $4.61 | $69.04 | $138.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.51 | $169.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.94 | $18.26 |
| Efficient EV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.29 | $15.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.2 | 1 | $53.26 | $24.35 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Madison, AL
Morning in Madison on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
190 mi in
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
12 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 49m 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 Dauphin Island, AL to Madison, AL covers 380.4 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cadillac Avenue, Le Moyne Drive, Gordon Persons Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 190.2 miles from Dauphin Island, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.15 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 straightforward 5h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dauphin Island, AL to Madison, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dauphin Island, AL to Madison, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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