How far is Hayden, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Hayden, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
120.2 mi
01h 51m
Flight
108.7 mi
174.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.7 mi
Kilometers
174.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.45 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 6:32 PM CDT
Return by in Hayden
Sun, May 3, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayden
2026-05-03T16:41
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 6:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayden
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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Hayden
60 mi
00h 55m
To Montgomery
60.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    11 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    597 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    61 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    555 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  22. 22

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
94.6 mi · 79%
3rd Street
18.8 mi · 16%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Arba Street
0.39 mi
Court Street
0.17 mi
South Decatur Street
0.09 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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
00h 55m from Hayden
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hayden and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Hayden and 60.1 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 108.7 mi (174.93 km).

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#1 Hayden

Town in the U.

Population1,358
Coordinates33.8926000, -86.7577700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-86.757806, 33.892624)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.11
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.06 $32.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.06 $36.12
Premium $4.63 $19.61 $39.22
Diesel $5.42 $22.96 $45.92

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayden and Montgomery. The current time is 16:41:26.

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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.