How far is Butler, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Butler, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
134.66 mi
02h 27m
Flight
113.96 mi
183.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.96 mi
Kilometers
183.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.66 mi
Kilometers
216.72 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Butler
Sun, May 3, 2:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-05-02T21:55
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Uniontown
AL

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Butler
71.8 mi
01h 13m
To Montgomery
62.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pushmataha Street

    13.5 mi · 20 min · West Pushmataha Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    37 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    19.3 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    41.2 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 6 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 43 sec · South Decatur Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edmund Pettus Bridge
47.5 mi · 35%
West Pushmataha Street
13.5 mi · 10%
South Main Street
4.29 mi · 3%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 1%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

41.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 13m from Butler
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Butler and Clear near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Butler and 62.9 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butler and Clear near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Marion, AL

28 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Selma, AL

46 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Thomasville, AL

60 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 113.96 mi (183.4 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,694
Coordinates32.0895900, -88.2219700
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pushmataha Street (-88.221953, 32.089843)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.23 $40.46
Premium $4.63 $21.97 $43.94
Diesel $5.42 $25.72 $51.44

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Butler and Montgomery. The current time is 21:55:15.

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.