How far is Brent, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Brent, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town located in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Montgomery.
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Start on the route
52 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left
145 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto Birmingham Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road
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Take the ramp slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road
1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road
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Take the exit right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3059 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street
909 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Arba Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street
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Turn right onto South Decatur Street
141 m · 12 sec · 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 Brent and Montgomery.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Birmingham Road
Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent 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 Brent to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Billingsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Brent and 34.7 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Billingsley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 63.91 mi (102.85 km).
#1 Brent
City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.9373500, -87.1647200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
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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