How far is Irondale, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Irondale, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irondale and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irondale and Montgomery.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
14 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto 20th Street South
2174 ft · 60 sec · 20th Street South
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Continue on 22nd Street South
121 m · 13 sec · 22nd Street South
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Continue on Kilgore Memorial Drive
1 km · 1 min · Kilgore Memorial Drive
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Continue on Grants Mill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grants Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Mill Road
29 m · 2 sec · Grants Mill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Grants Mill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Grants Mill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3059 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street
909 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Arba Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street
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Turn right onto South Decatur Street
141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irondale and Montgomery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Irondale and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irondale to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Irondale and 50.6 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irondale and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irondale and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 84.31 mi (135.68 km).
#1 Irondale
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,226 |
| Coordinates | 33.5381600, -86.7072100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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