How far is Headland, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Headland, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
104.75 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.9 mi
144.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.9 mi
Kilometers
144.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.75 mi
Kilometers
168.58 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 30, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Headland
2026-04-29T23:16
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 30, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Headland
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Headland
52.3 mi
00h 59m
To Montgomery
52.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    74 m · 11 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1131 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East King Street

    10 mi · 18 min · East King Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3270 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1469 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  20. 20

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Headland and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
72.9 mi · 70%
East King Street
9.99 mi · 10%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
East Fairview Avenue
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 59m from Headland
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Headland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Headland and 52.5 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Headland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Headland and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 89.9 mi (144.68 km).

Headland

#1 Headland

City in Alabama, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates31.3512800, -85.3421600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-85.342135, 31.351477)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.02
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.01 $28.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.76 $31.52
Premium $4.63 $17.11 $34.23
Diesel $5.42 $20.04 $40.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Headland and Montgomery. The current time is 23:16:32.

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.