Origin
Madison, AL
Morning in Madison on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL
Drive Time
6h 55m
Distance
371.7 mi
598 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 44m
★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 2m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 18m
8 PM
6h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Bayou La Batre, AL
Alfo Medeiros
Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL covers 371.7 miles and takes about 6h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Sullivan Street, Wall Triana Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.82 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
185.8 miles from Madison, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 55m drive with frequent turns across 371.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sullivan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wall Triana Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 565 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, AL and Bayou La Batre, AL.
1
Start on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Church Street
2
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
3
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sullivan Street
5
Continue on Wall Triana Highway
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wall Triana Highway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
565: Decatur
7
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Birmingham
10
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West: Memphis
13
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Montgomery
14
Merge slight left
264 mi
·
4 hr 48 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 10 West: Mississippi
16
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
9 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
18
Keep slight right to continue on CR 39 North: Dawes
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
CR 39 North: Dawes
19
Turn straight onto McDonald Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
McDonald Road
20
Continue on McDonald Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
McDonald Road
21
Continue on CR 39
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 39
22
Continue on McDonald Road
459 ft
·
7 sec
·
McDonald Road
23
Continue on CR 39
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 39
24
Continue on Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Padgett Switch Road
25
Turn left onto Wintzell Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wintzell Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.8 miles from Madison, AL, or about 3h 27m 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 82 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.8 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayou La Batre, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madison, 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 Madison, AL
This is one driving day of about 371.7 miles and 6h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Madison, 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 185.8 mi from Madison, AL · 3h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.8 miles from Madison, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayou La Batre, AL
The final approach into Bayou La Batre, 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 Bayou La Batre, 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
$56.82 one way
$113.65 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $62.33 | $124.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $67.46 | $134.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.58 | $165.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.03 | $17.84 |
| Efficient EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.52 | $14.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.7 | 1 | $52.04 | $23.79 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Destination
Bayou La Batre, AL
Morning in Bayou La Batre on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
186 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Madison, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL covers 371.7 miles and takes about 6h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Sullivan Street, Wall Triana Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.8 miles from Madison, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madison, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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