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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.

Downtown Five Points, AL, AL

Five Points, AL

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city in Alabama, United States

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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Five Points, AL

Afternoon in Five Points on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, AL

Afternoon in Madison on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 565.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 565. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, AL before heading back.

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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