How far is Elberta, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Elberta, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elberta and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elberta and Montgomery.
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Start on State Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · State Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 87
12.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 87
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Continue on County Road 87
8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 87
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pensacola Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pensacola Road
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Turn left onto Barrineau Park Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Barrineau Park Road
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on South Main Street
8.1 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
112 mi · 2 hr
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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 Elberta and Montgomery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Elberta and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elberta to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Elberta and 88 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elberta and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
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 Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elberta and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 155.1 mi (249.61 km).
#1 Elberta
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 30.4143600, -87.5977600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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