How far is Demopolis, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Trip Tools

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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
102.73 mi
01h 50m
Flight
90.19 mi
145.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.19 mi
Kilometers
145.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.73 mi
Kilometers
165.32 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demopolis
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demopolis
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
Selma
AL

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From Demopolis
50.7 mi
00h 55m
To Montgomery
52 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Strawberry Avenue

    34 m · 10 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    111 m · 20 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    48.8 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 6 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 43 sec · South Decatur Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Demopolis 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edmund Pettus Bridge
47.5 mi · 46%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 2%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
North Cedar Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
South Decatur Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

48.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 55m from Demopolis
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Demopolis 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 Demopolis to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Demopolis and 52 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

1 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

37 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

52 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Brent, AL

63 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 90.19 mi (145.15 km).

Demopolis

#1 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: North Strawberry Avenue (-87.836351, 32.51764)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.72 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.42
7.24 gal · 27.44 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.71 $27.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.63 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.42 $19.60 $39.20

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 Demopolis and Montgomery. The current time is 23:37:58.

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.