How far is Madison, AL from Fairhope, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to Fairhope, AL is about 350.5 miles (564 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Fairhope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Fairhope.
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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
232.3 mi · 4 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
2357 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Section Street
32 m · 3 sec · North Section Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Turn right onto Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Fairhope.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
232 mi · 04h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairhope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Fairhope?
The road trip is about 350.5 miles (564 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Madison and 175 miles from Fairhope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 $46.85 one way or $93.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairhope.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Fairhope. Straight-line distance: 296.27 mi (476.8 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 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhope (-87.90333, 30.52297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.85 | $93.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.68 | $105.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.21 | $114.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.98 | $133.97 |
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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