How far is Fairhope, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Fairhope, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairhope and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhope and Montgomery.
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Start on Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 11 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Turn left onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Homestead Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Avenue
2221 ft · 56 sec · Homestead Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1183 ft · 29 sec · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn slight right
95 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
137.8 mi · 2 hr 28 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 · 6 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 · 43 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 Fairhope and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Spanish Fort Boulevard
Merge slight left
138 mi · 02h 28m
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 Fairhope and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairhope to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 86 miles from Fairhope and 85.9 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairhope 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 Fairhope and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 158.62 mi (255.28 km).
#1 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.07 | $56.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
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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