How far is Albertville, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Albertville, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
165.08 mi
02h 38m
Flight
131.45 mi
211.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.45 mi
Kilometers
211.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.08 mi
Kilometers
265.67 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
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
Vestavia Hills
AL

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

From Albertville
82.5 mi
01h 19m
To Montgomery
82.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Albertville and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    16.8 mi · 22 min · Florida Short Route

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-59 South: Birmingham

    2302 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  9. 9

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  19. 19

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 48%
I-59 South
43.8 mi · 27%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 10%
Florida Short Route
16.8 mi · 10%
East Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
I 85 North
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vestavia Hills
01h 19m from Albertville
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albertville and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Vestavia Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Albertville and 82.6 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vestavia Hills

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

7 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

65 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 131.45 mi (211.55 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.208771, 34.267848)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.05 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.08
11.64 gal · 44.1 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.04 $44.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.79 $49.57
Premium $4.63 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.42 $31.52 $63.03

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 Albertville and Montgomery. The current time is 00:08:01.

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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.