How far is Cottonwood, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pike County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Montgomery.
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Start on Sealy Wells Road
85 m · 10 sec · Sealy Wells Road
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Turn straight onto Cottonwood Road
2064 ft · 1 min · Cottonwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cottonwood Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Cottonwood Road
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Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle
6.5 mi · 10 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montgomery Highway
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2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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2.1 mi · 3 min
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1.2 km · 1 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Mc Gehee Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road
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Continue on Woodley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road
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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
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street
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Continue on South Union Street
1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood and Montgomery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Montgomery Highway
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36.1 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Brundidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Cottonwood and 60.3 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Brundidge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brundidge.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 km).
#1 Cottonwood
Town in Houston County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,247 |
| Coordinates | 31.0487900, -85.3049300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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