How far is Inverness, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Inverness, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.05 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.5 mi
65.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.5 mi
Kilometers
65.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.05 mi
Kilometers
88.59 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 PM CST
Return by in Inverness
Fri, Nov 6, 4:29 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inverness
2026-11-06T14:31
Arrive Montgomery
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inverness
9:30 PM CST
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
Matthews
AL

Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA

From Inverness
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To Montgomery
31.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bullock County 28

    33 m · 6 sec · Bullock County 28

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bullock County 14

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Bullock County 14

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bullock County 22

    3.1 mi · 12 min · Bullock County 22

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.2 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inverness 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 23%
Bullock County 22
3.1 mi · 6%
Bullock County 14
1.91 mi · 3%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 3%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

20.2 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
00h 29m from Inverness
Leave By
4:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Inverness and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Inverness and 31.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Inverness and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Matthews

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

31 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

97 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inverness and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 40.5 mi (65.18 km).

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#1 Inverness

Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0148800, -85.7460600
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Bullock County 28 (-85.745968, 32.014878)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.32
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $7.16 $14.32
Mid-grade $4.17 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $4.58 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.85 $11.34 $22.68

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Inverness and Montgomery. The current time is 14:31:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.