How far is Chisholm, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Chisholm, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.19 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.59 mi
5.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.59 mi
Kilometers
5.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.19 mi
Kilometers
6.74 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Aug 26, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Chisholm
Wed, Aug 26, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisholm
2026-08-26T12:29
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Aug 26, 12:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chisholm
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Chisholm
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Montgomery
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
96°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Wetumpka Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lower Wetumpka Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Ripley Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ripley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbus Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · Columbus Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Decatur Street

    1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
190.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Wetumpka Road
1.43 mi · 34%
North Ripley Street
1.17 mi · 28%
South Decatur Street
0.8 mi · 19%
North Decatur Street
0.31 mi · 7%
Columbus Street
0.25 mi · 6%
Winnie Street
0.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lower Wetumpka Road

Start on Lower Wetumpka Road

1.43 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
00h 04m from Chisholm
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chisholm and 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 Chisholm to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Chisholm and 2.1 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chisholm and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 3.59 mi (5.78 km).

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#1 Chisholm

Chisholm is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4173600, -86.2855200
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Wetumpka Road (-86.285407, 32.417344)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.56 L · about $0.57
Round trip
$1.14
0.3 gal · 1.12 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.57 $1.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.64 $1.28
Premium $4.63 $0.69 $1.39
Diesel $5.42 $0.81 $1.62

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisholm and Montgomery. The current time is 12:29:06.

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.