How far is Elba, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Elba, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
77.24 mi
01h 29m
Flight
67.19 mi
108.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.19 mi
Kilometers
108.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.31 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM CDT
Return by in Elba
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elba
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elba
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Elba
38.4 mi
00h 44m
To Montgomery
38.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°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 Elba and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Simmons Street

    72 m · 16 sec · Simmons Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Claxton Avenue

    1273 ft · 35 sec · Claxton Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Neil Grantham Drive

    3098 ft · 1 min · Neil Grantham Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Neal Grantham Drive

    19.8 mi · 35 min · Neal Grantham Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto AL 167 South: Enterprise

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 167 South: Enterprise

    541 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 43 sec · South Decatur Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elba 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AL 167 South
42.7 mi · 55%
Neal Grantham Drive
19.8 mi · 26%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 2%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Neil Grantham Drive
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AL 167 South

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 44m from Elba
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elba 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 Elba to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Elba and 38.8 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elba and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 67.19 mi (108.13 km).

Elba

#1 Elba

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,919
Coordinates31.4146100, -86.0677200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Simmons Street (-86.06776, 31.414601)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.63 $23.25
Premium $4.63 $12.63 $25.25
Diesel $5.42 $14.78 $29.57

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 Elba and Montgomery. The current time is 19:38:21.

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.