How far is Clio, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Clio, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.56 mi
01h 20m
Flight
60.81 mi
97.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.81 mi
Kilometers
97.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.56 mi
Kilometers
115.16 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Clio
Tue, May 5, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clio
2026-05-05T05:55
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 7:15 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
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clio
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Clio
35.7 mi
00h 40m
To Montgomery
35.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elamville Street

    4 m · 7 sec · Elamville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brundidge Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Brundidge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard

    3118 ft · 56 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy

    2565 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

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    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 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 Clio 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 231 North
52.5 mi · 73%
Brundidge Street
12.8 mi · 18%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 2%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
South A. Graham Boulevard
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 231 North

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 40m from Clio
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clio 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 Clio to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Clio and 35.9 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clio and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 60.81 mi (97.86 km).

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#1 Clio

City in Barbour County, Alabama, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates31.7087800, -85.6105000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Brundidge Street (-85.610458, 31.708803)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.78 $21.55
Premium $4.63 $11.70 $23.40
Diesel $5.42 $13.70 $27.40

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clio and Montgomery. The current time is 05:55:05.

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.