How far is Madison, AL from Dauphin Island, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Dauphin Island, AL is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Dauphin Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Dauphin Island.
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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
263.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 193: Dauphin Island, Tillmans Corner
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
2390 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Rangeline Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Rangeline Road
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Continue on West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Turn left onto Cadillac Avenue
893 ft · 45 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn left
12 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Dauphin Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
264 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Dauphin Island?
The road trip is about 380.4 miles (612.2 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.5 miles from Madison and 190 miles from Dauphin Island.
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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.82 one way or $101.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
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 Madison and Dauphin Island. Straight-line distance: 317.11 mi (510.34 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 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dauphin Island (-88.10972, 30.25548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 612 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $50.82 | $101.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $57.16 | $114.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $62.07 | $124.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.67 | $145.34 |
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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