How far is Hazel Green, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Hazel Green, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.11 mi
03h 08m
Flight
177.95 mi
286.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.95 mi
Kilometers
286.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.11 mi
Kilometers
328.49 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in Hazel Green
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Green
2026-04-18T13:02
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 4:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Green
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Hazel Green
102 mi
01h 34m
To Montgomery
102.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. 231

    11.6 mi · 14 min · U.S. 231

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 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 Hazel Green 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
94.6 mi · 46%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 36%
I-565 West
18.7 mi · 9%
U.S. 231
11.6 mi · 6%
Memorial Parkway Northwest
2.45 mi · 1%
I 85 North
0.78 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 34m from Hazel Green
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hazel Green 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 Hazel Green to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Hazel Green and 102.2 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.27 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hazel Green and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Green and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 177.95 mi (286.38 km).

Hazel Green

#1 Hazel Green

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population3,630
Coordinates34.9323100, -86.5719400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: U.S. 231 (-86.571837, 34.932309)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $27.27
Round trip
$54.53
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.27 $54.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.63 $33.30 $66.60
Diesel $5.42 $38.99 $77.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Green and Montgomery. The current time is 13:02:51.

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.