How far is Bay Minette, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Bay Minette, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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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 03m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Minette and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Minette and Montgomery.
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Start on Hoyle Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Hoyle Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
66 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Square
90 m · 7 sec · Hand Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Hand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue
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Turn right onto Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
131.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
938 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street
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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 Bay Minette and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay Minette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay Minette to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Bay Minette and 70.7 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay Minette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Minette and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 134.24 mi (216.04 km).
#1 Bay Minette
County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 9,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.8829600, -87.7730500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.79 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.03 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.97 | $53.93 |
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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