How far is Madison, AL from Clayton, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Clayton, AL is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
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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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Clayton.
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Start on Church Street
1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street
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Continue straight
678 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Main Street
572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Wall Triana Highway
138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Troy Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 82 East: Union Springs
27.2 mi · 37 min
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Turn slight right
1780 ft · 59 sec
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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 Conecuh Avenue West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Conecuh Avenue West
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto AL 51 South: Clayton, Wehle Land Conservation Center
15 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto North Midway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Clayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Clayton?
The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 128.4 miles from Madison and 128.1 miles from Clayton.
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 47.6 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.27 one way or $68.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
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 Madison and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 208.84 mi (336.1 km).
#1 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 31.8782200, -85.4496600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-85.44966, 31.87822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.27 | $68.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.54 | $77.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.86 | $83.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.01 | $98.01 |
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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