How far is Attalla, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Attalla, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
145.13 mi
02h 06m
Flight
115 mi
185.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115 mi
Kilometers
185.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.13 mi
Kilometers
233.56 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Attalla
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attalla
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attalla
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
Pelham
AL

City in Alabama

From Attalla
72.5 mi
01h 03m
To Montgomery
72.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Northwest

    29 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham

    1799 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

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

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  7. 7

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  17. 17

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attalla 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 54%
Birmingham
45.6 mi · 31%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 12%
5th Avenue Northwest
0.82 mi · 1%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.46 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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
01h 03m from Attalla
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Attalla and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Attalla and 72.6 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Attalla and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

25 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

50 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

71 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attalla and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 115 mi (185.07 km).

Attalla

#1 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street Northwest (-86.088512, 34.021681)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.78
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.39 $38.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.81 $43.61
Premium $4.63 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.42 $27.72 $55.45

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 Attalla and Montgomery. The current time is 22:29:54.

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.