How far is Clayton, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Clayton, AL to Madison, AL is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Madison.
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Start on North Midway Street
35 m · 7 sec · North Midway Street
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Turn sharp left
37 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
66 m · 6 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Midway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midway Street
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
15 mi · 22 min · Western Bypass
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Turn left onto Old Broadway Street
11.9 mi · 15 min · Old Broadway Street
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Continue on Conecuh Avenue West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Conecuh Avenue West
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
1013 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West
1727 ft · 55 sec · Blackmon Avenue West
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Continue on Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Madison?
The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Clayton and 126.8 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.08 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clayton and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 208.84 mi (336.1 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 31.8782200, -85.4496600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $34.08 | $68.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.63 | $83.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.74 | $97.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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