How far is Glencoe, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Glencoe, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.24 mi
02h 18m
Flight
111.91 mi
180.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.91 mi
Kilometers
180.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.24 mi
Kilometers
248.23 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 6:21 PM CDT
Return by in Glencoe
Tue, May 5, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glencoe
2026-05-05T16:02
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 6:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glencoe
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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Glencoe
62.9 mi
01h 09m
To Montgomery
91.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Railroad Avenue

    21 m · 9 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North College Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North College Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Green Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    31.5 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Federal Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Crestview Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Decatur Street

    1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glencoe 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 35%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 15%
Green Valley Road
8.27 mi · 5%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
Upper Wetumpka Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Rockford Highway
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Avenue

Continue on Broadway Avenue

54.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 09m from Glencoe
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glencoe 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 Glencoe to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Glencoe and 91.3 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glencoe and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 111.91 mi (180.1 km).

Glencoe

#1 Glencoe

City in Alabama, USA

Population5,080
Coordinates33.9570400, -85.9324700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: East Railroad Avenue (-85.932413, 33.957074)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.60 $41.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.17 $46.34
Premium $4.63 $25.16 $50.32
Diesel $5.42 $29.46 $58.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Glencoe and Montgomery. The current time is 16:02:40.

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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.