How far is Hanceville, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Hanceville, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
132.72 mi
02h 04m
Flight
120.11 mi
193.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.11 mi
Kilometers
193.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.72 mi
Kilometers
213.6 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Hanceville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanceville
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanceville
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
Alabaster
AL

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Hanceville
66.2 mi
01h 02m
To Montgomery
66.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Avenue

    89 m · 14 sec · Church Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Southeast

    157 m · 22 sec · Commercial Street Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  16. 16

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanceville 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
94.6 mi · 71%
Main Street
36 mi · 27%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Arba Street
0.39 mi
Court Street
0.17 mi
Commercial Street Southeast
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
120.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
01h 02m from Hanceville
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanceville and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Hanceville and 66.5 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alabaster

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

30 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanceville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 120.11 mi (193.3 km).

Hanceville

#1 Hanceville

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates34.0606500, -86.7675000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.76745, 34.060677)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.63 $21.65 $43.29
Diesel $5.42 $25.34 $50.68

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 Hanceville and Montgomery. The current time is 00:56:51.

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.