How far is Hokes Bluff, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Hokes Bluff, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
158.61 mi
02h 28m
Flight
115.47 mi
185.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.47 mi
Kilometers
185.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.61 mi
Kilometers
255.26 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hokes Bluff
2026-05-05T16:18
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 6:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hokes Bluff
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
Mignon
AL

Census designated place

From Hokes Bluff
66.7 mi
01h 14m
To Montgomery
91.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hokes Bluff and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lonesome Bend Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Green Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    31.5 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Federal Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Crestview Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Decatur Street

    1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Hokes Bluff 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 34%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 14%
Green Valley Road
8.27 mi · 5%
Herman Nelson Highway
3.92 mi · 2%
Lonesome Bend Road
2.63 mi · 2%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Avenue

Continue on Broadway Avenue

54.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mignon
01h 14m from Hokes Bluff
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Hokes Bluff and 91.9 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hokes Bluff and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 115.47 mi (185.83 km).

Hokes Bluff

#1 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Alford Bend Road (-85.866393, 33.998137)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hokes Bluff and Montgomery. The current time is 16:18:23.

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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.