How far is Dauphin Island, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Dauphin Island, AL to Madison, AL is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dauphin Island and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dauphin Island and Madison.
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Start on the route
2 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadillac Avenue
839 ft · 39 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn right onto Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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Continue on Rangeline Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Rangeline Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
3020 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
338.7 mi · 6 hr 9 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 Dauphin Island and Madison.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65 North
Continue straight
339 mi · 06h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Dauphin Island and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dauphin Island to Madison?
The road trip is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190 miles from Dauphin Island and 190.5 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.86 one way or $101.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dauphin Island and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dauphin Island and Madison. Straight-line distance: 317.11 mi (510.34 km).
#1 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 612 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
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 | $50.86 | $101.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $57.20 | $114.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $62.11 | $124.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.72 | $145.45 |
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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