How far is Graysville, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Graysville, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
105.83 mi
01h 38m
Flight
94.97 mi
152.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.97 mi
Kilometers
152.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.83 mi
Kilometers
170.31 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Fri, Apr 17, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-04-17T03:44
Arrive Montgomery
Fri, Apr 17, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Graysville
51.4 mi
00h 49m
To Montgomery
54.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1464 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 10th Avenue Southwest

    111 m · 18 sec · 10th Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bankhead Highway Southwest

    2452 ft · 47 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Adamsville Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Forestdale Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Bankhead Highway West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West

  7. 7

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    2484 ft · 48 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    670 ft · 13 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown

    1566 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    2580 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  20. 20

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

    57 m · 4 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 Graysville and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
89.3 mi · 84%
Adamsville Parkway
3.83 mi · 4%
Forestdale Boulevard
3.59 mi · 3%
Bankhead Highway West
1.48 mi · 1%
I-20 East
1.38 mi · 1%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight right

88.8 mi · 01h 38m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 49m from Graysville
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Graysville and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Graysville to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Graysville and 54.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Graysville and Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 94.97 mi (152.84 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.6206600, -86.9713800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.97107, 33.620756)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.16 $28.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.93 $31.86
Premium $4.63 $17.30 $34.60
Diesel $5.42 $20.25 $40.50

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Graysville and Montgomery. The current time is 03:44:44.

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.