How far is Hackleburg, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Hackleburg, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.49 mi
02h 54m
Flight
158.79 mi
255.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.79 mi
Kilometers
255.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.49 mi
Kilometers
298.52 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackleburg
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackleburg
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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Hackleburg
96.4 mi
01h 27m
To Montgomery
89.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Hackleburg and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Tree Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I-22 East: Jasper

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    92.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  7. 7

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  14. 14

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackleburg 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
93.3 mi · 50%
I-22 East
78.9 mi · 43%
Andrew Jackson Highway
18.8 mi · 10%
I 85 North
0.78 mi
Arba Street
0.39 mi
Court Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

92.7 mi · 01h 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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 27m from Hackleburg
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hackleburg 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 Hackleburg to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Hackleburg and 89.1 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackleburg and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 158.79 mi (255.54 km).

Hackleburg

#1 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Tree Street (-87.82864, 34.277305)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.90 $55.79
Premium $4.63 $30.29 $60.59
Diesel $5.42 $35.47 $70.94

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 Hackleburg and Montgomery. The current time is 21:34:06.

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.