How far is Collinsville, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
167.85 mi
02h 31m
Flight
133.51 mi
214.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.51 mi
Kilometers
214.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.85 mi
Kilometers
270.13 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsville
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsville
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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Collinsville
83.8 mi
01h 15m
To Montgomery
84 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    654 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    972 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  18. 18

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collinsville 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 47%
West Main Street
69.1 mi · 41%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 10%
I 85 North
0.78 mi
I 459 South
0.46 mi
Arba Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 15m from Collinsville
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collinsville and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Collinsville and 84 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 133.51 mi (214.87 km).

Collinsville

#1 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-85.860587, 34.264006)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.21 $50.43
Premium $4.63 $27.38 $54.76
Diesel $5.42 $32.06 $64.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinsville and Montgomery. The current time is 01:51:41.

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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.