How far is Citronelle, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
181.66 mi
02h 49m
Flight
143.57 mi
231.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.57 mi
Kilometers
231.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.66 mi
Kilometers
292.35 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Citronelle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citronelle
2026-04-22T20:16
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citronelle
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
Repton
AL

Town

From Citronelle
92.3 mi
01h 24m
To Montgomery
89.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    3148 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    22 mi · 25 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 65 North: Montgomery

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    156.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  9. 9

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
157 mi · 86%
South 3rd Street
22.3 mi · 12%
Industrial Parkway
2.49 mi · 1%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.6 mi
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 48m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Repton
01h 24m from Citronelle
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Citronelle and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Repton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Citronelle and 89.3 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Repton

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

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

BUS

Grove Hill, AL

60 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

63 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Thomasville, AL

76 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 143.57 mi (231.05 km).

Citronelle

#1 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.27 L · about $24.27
Round trip
$48.55
12.82 gal · 48.54 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.27 $48.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.30 $54.60
Premium $4.63 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.42 $34.71 $69.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Citronelle and Montgomery. The current time is 20:16:57.

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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.