How far is Five Points, AL from Madison, AL?

The driving distance from Five Points, AL to Madison, AL is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.04 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10.11 mi
16.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.11 mi
Kilometers
16.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.04 mi
Kilometers
20.98 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Five Points
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Five Points
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Madison
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Five Points
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chelsea
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama, United States

From Five Points
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Madison
7.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Five Points and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Points and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Holmes Avenue Northeast

    16 m · 11 sec · Holmes Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest

    78 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Five Points and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street Northwest
5.97 mi · 46%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 25%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 10%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.72 mi · 6%
Mill Road
0.35 mi · 3%
Church Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Washington Street Northwest

Merge slight left

5.62 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 08m from Five Points
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Five Points and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Five Points to Madison?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Five Points and 7.2 miles from Madison.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Five Points and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Five Points and Madison. Straight-line distance: 10.11 mi (16.27 km).

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#1 Five Points

Five Points is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7387000, -86.5769400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmes Avenue Northeast (-86.576887, 34.738664)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.63 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.42 $2.49 $4.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Five Points and Madison. The current time is 09:51:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.