How far is Choccolocco, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Choccolocco, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
117.29 mi
02h 18m
Flight
95.75 mi
154.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.75 mi
Kilometers
154.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.29 mi
Kilometers
188.76 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Nov 7, 6:13 PM CST
Return by in Choccolocco
Sat, Nov 7, 8:31 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Choccolocco
2026-11-07T15:55
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Nov 7, 6:13 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Choccolocco
9:30 PM CST
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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Choccolocco
57.6 mi
01h 09m
To Montgomery
59.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Choccolocco Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Choccolocco Road

  2. 2

    Continue on DeArmanville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    43 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    726 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway

    121 m · 8 sec · Leon Smith Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston

    942 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Quintard Drive

    1648 ft · 37 sec · Quintard Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    120 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    97.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Federal Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Crestview Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Decatur Street

    1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  23. 23

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Choccolocco 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quintard Drive
99.4 mi · 85%
DeArmanville Road
2.67 mi · 2%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
I 20 West
2.42 mi · 2%
Upper Wetumpka Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Old Choccolocco Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Quintard Drive

Continue straight

97.8 mi · 01h 55m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 09m from Choccolocco
Leave By
1:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Choccolocco and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Choccolocco and 59.7 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Choccolocco and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Choccolocco and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 95.75 mi (154.1 km).

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#1 Choccolocco

Choccolocco is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6592700, -85.7035700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Choccolocco Road (-85.703527, 33.659234)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.37
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $15.19 $30.37
Mid-grade $4.15 $17.20 $34.40
Premium $4.55 $18.85 $37.71
Diesel $5.82 $24.10 $48.21

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Choccolocco and Montgomery. The current time is 15:55:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.