How far is Brookwood, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Brookwood, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.53 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.4 mi
95.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.5 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM CDT
Return by in Brookwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookwood
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookwood
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
Benton
AL

Town of the United States

From Brookwood
35.2 mi
00h 40m
To Montgomery
35.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dallas County 109

    1.2 km · 3 min · Dallas County 109

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dallas County 21

    1301 ft · 1 min · Dallas County 21

  3. 3

    Turn left

    19.2 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1583 ft · 36 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookwood and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edmund Pettus Bridge
47.5 mi · 67%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 2%
Dallas County 109
0.76 mi · 1%
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi · 1%
South Decatur Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Edmund Pettus Bridge

Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

34.5 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 40m from Brookwood
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Brookwood and 35.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

22 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

46 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

56 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

59 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookwood and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 59.4 mi (95.6 km).

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#1 Brookwood

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates32.3206900, -87.3161100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas County 109 (-87.314797, 32.320907)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.60 $21.21
Premium $4.63 $11.52 $23.03
Diesel $5.42 $13.48 $26.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookwood and Montgomery. The current time is 01:04:28.

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.