How far is Ballplay, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Ballplay, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballplay and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballplay and Montgomery.
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Start on Centre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Centre Road
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Continue on County Highway 71
1078 ft · 20 sec · County Highway 71
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto Lonesome Bend Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road
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Turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East
1.4 km · 1 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn left
31.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Federal Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto North Decatur Street
1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 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 Ballplay and Montgomery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Broadway Avenue
Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ballplay and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballplay to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Ballplay and 95.1 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballplay and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballplay and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 120.31 mi (193.62 km).
#1 Ballplay
Ballplay is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0587100, -85.8080200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.69 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $24.25 | $48.50 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $33.96 | $67.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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