How far is Madison, AL from East Brewton, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to East Brewton, AL is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.8 miles (402 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.56 mi
05h 22m
Flight
249.82 mi
402.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.82 mi
Kilometers
402.04 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.56 mi
Kilometers
456.34 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brewton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive East Brewton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Madison
142 mi
02h 41m
To East Brewton
141.5 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and East Brewton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and East Brewton.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    171.4 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    897 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    30 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Conecuh County 58

    716 ft · 10 sec · Conecuh County 58

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    23.5 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mildred Street

    2051 ft · 35 sec · Mildred Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Forrest Avenue

    3132 ft · 53 sec · Forrest Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forrest Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and East Brewton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
172 mi · 61%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 26%
565
8.88 mi · 3%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Forrest Avenue
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
249.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 41m from Madison
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Madison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Brewton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to East Brewton?

The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Madison and 141.5 miles from East Brewton.

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

The direct path is about 249.8 miles (402 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Madison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Brewton.

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clanton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clanton.

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and East Brewton. Straight-line distance: 249.82 mi (402.04 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
East Brewton

#2 East Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population2,326
Coordinates31.0932300, -87.0627500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: East Brewton (-87.06275, 31.09323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.88 L · about $37.91
Round trip
$75.82
20.02 gal · 75.76 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.91 $75.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.63 $85.27
Premium $4.63 $46.30 $92.59
Diesel $5.42 $54.20 $108.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and East Brewton. The current time is 00:59:02.

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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.