How far is Ashford, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Ashford, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
113.74 mi
02h 09m
Flight
102.92 mi
165.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.92 mi
Kilometers
165.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.74 mi
Kilometers
183.04 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Ashford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
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
Brundidge
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Ashford
56.7 mi
01h 04m
To Montgomery
57 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    2669 ft · 59 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 km · 44 sec

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    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ross Clark Circle

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Ross Clark Circle

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Montgomery Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2980 ft · 39 sec

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    Continue straight

    16 mi · 21 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    2938 ft · 1 min

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    1.2 km · 1 min

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    859 ft · 15 sec

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    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

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    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

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    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

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    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford 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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
94.2 mi · 83%
North Broadway Street
7.82 mi · 7%
Ross Clark Circle
5.54 mi · 5%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery Highway

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brundidge
01h 04m from Ashford
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashford and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Brundidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Ashford and 57 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brundidge

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

83 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 102.92 mi (165.64 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Town in Houston County, Alabama, USA

Population2,202
Coordinates31.1829600, -85.2363200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway (-85.236414, 31.182987)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.19 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.37
8.02 gal · 30.38 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.19 $30.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.08 $34.16
Premium $4.63 $18.55 $37.09
Diesel $5.42 $21.71 $43.43

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 Ashford and Montgomery. The current time is 00:53:02.

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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.