How far is Madison, AL from Point Clear, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Point Clear, AL is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.83 mi
06h 46m
Flight
299.77 mi
482.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.77 mi
Kilometers
482.44 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.83 mi
Kilometers
572.65 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 11:27 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, May 2, 6:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-02T04:40
Arrive Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 11:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Madison
178.1 mi
03h 23m
To Point Clear
177.6 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
Point Clear Weather
AL
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Saturday
Using Fairhope as the closest live forecast in the Baldwin County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Point Clear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Point Clear.

  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

    232.3 mi · 4 hr 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 98

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1904 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on Greeno Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Greeno Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 32

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scenic Highway 98

    714 ft · 15 sec · Scenic Highway 98

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway 98

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Point Clear.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
233 mi · 65%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 21%
565
8.88 mi · 2%
US Highway 98
7.59 mi · 2%
Greeno Road
4.91 mi · 1%
County Road 32
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

232 mi · 04h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
299.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
03h 23m from Madison
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Point Clear?

The road trip is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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 178.1 miles from Madison and 177.6 miles from Point Clear.

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

The direct path is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 $47.56 one way or $95.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 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 Point Clear.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery, 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 Montgomery.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Point Clear. Straight-line distance: 299.77 mi (482.44 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Point Clear

#2 Point Clear

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population2,125
Coordinates30.4740800, -87.9191600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Point Clear (-87.91916, 30.47408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.56 gal
47.53 L · about $47.56
Round trip
$95.13
25.12 gal · 95.06 L
Estimated CO2
111.6 kg one way
Round trip: 223.2 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.56 $95.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.49 $106.99
Premium $4.63 $58.09 $116.18
Diesel $5.42 $68.01 $136.02

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Point Clear. The current time is 04:40:57.

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.