How far is Alabaster, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.88 mi
01h 02m
Flight
67.64 mi
108.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.64 mi
Kilometers
108.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.88 mi
Kilometers
112.46 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Alabaster
34.9 mi
00h 31m
To Montgomery
35 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I-65 South: Montgomery

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
67.1 mi · 96%
1st Street South
0.96 mi · 1%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Arba Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.17 mi
South Decatur Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

66.7 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
00h 31m from Alabaster
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Alabaster and 35 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alabaster and Sunny near Montgomery.

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 Alabaster and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 67.64 mi (108.85 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population33,701
Coordinates33.2442800, -86.8163800
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.816657, 33.244315)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.48 $20.95
Premium $4.63 $11.38 $22.76
Diesel $5.42 $13.32 $26.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Montgomery. The current time is 00:05:24.

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.