Origin
Five Points, AL
Morning in Five Points on Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Five Points, AL to Madison, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Five Points, AL
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Madison, AL
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Trip Overview
This 11.6-mile drive from Five Points, AL to Madison, AL is a quick 16-minute trip that fits perfectly as a single-day adventure. You'll be spending about half your time on the interstate, with stretches of local roads mixed in. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an economical option for anyone looking to explore this part of Alabama. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a varied experience, not just a monotonous highway slog. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the journey; it's designed for immediate gratification.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 48% of the journey taking place on highways, primarily I-565. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles on I-565, offering a chance to cruise at highway speeds. Beyond that, you'll transition to local roads like Madison Boulevard and Hughes Road, which will likely present a different pace and driving environment. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more connected feel to the communities you're passing through.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 565 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pratt Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pratt Avenue Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (Washington Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pratt Avenue Northeast
Turn sharp left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street Northwest
Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Madison Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 13
Toward Madison Boulevard
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 565 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Madison Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Hughes Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pratt Avenue Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Holmes Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 565
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Points, AL and Madison, AL.
1
Start on Holmes Avenue Northeast
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
Holmes Avenue Northeast
2
Turn sharp left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pratt Avenue Northeast
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street Northwest
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward Madison Boulevard
7
Continue on Madison Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hughes Road
9
Turn left onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mill Road
10
Turn left onto Church Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Church Street
11
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Five Points, AL to Madison, AL covers 11.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 565, Madison Boulevard, Hughes Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Five Points, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pratt Avenue Northeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (Washington Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Five Points, AL to Madison, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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