How far is Dauphin Island, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Dauphin Island, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dauphin Island and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dauphin Island and Montgomery.
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Start on the route
2 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadillac Avenue
839 ft · 39 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn right onto Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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Continue on Rangeline Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Rangeline Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
3020 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
169.4 mi · 3 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
938 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue
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Turn left 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 Dauphin Island 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.
I 65 North
Continue straight
169 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Dauphin Island and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dauphin Island to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Repton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Dauphin Island and 100.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dauphin Island and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Repton
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 Repton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dauphin Island and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 180.81 mi (290.98 km).
#1 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
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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