How far is Columbiana, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Columbiana, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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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
63.79 mi
01h 04m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.79 mi
Kilometers
102.66 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Columbiana
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbiana
2026-04-23T04:21
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbiana
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
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From Columbiana
31.8 mi
00h 32m
To Montgomery
32.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    126 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shelby Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Shelby Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 47

    5.2 mi · 9 min · County Road 47

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 99

    2.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 99

  6. 6

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.2 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  16. 16

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbiana 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 99
42.5 mi · 67%
County Road 47
5.2 mi · 8%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Shelby Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Arba Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 99

Merge slight left

40.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
00h 32m from Columbiana
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbiana and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Columbiana and 32.1 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbiana and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).

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#1 Columbiana

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population4,682
Coordinates33.1781700, -86.6072100
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.607109, 33.17817)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.63 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $5.42 $12.18 $24.37

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 Columbiana and Montgomery. The current time is 04:21:07.

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.