How far is Ladonia, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Ladonia, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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
75.71 mi
01h 16m
Flight
71.55 mi
115.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.55 mi
Kilometers
115.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.71 mi
Kilometers
121.85 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Ladonia
Mon, May 4, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ladonia
2026-05-03T22:22
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:17 AM to 10:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ladonia
9:30 PM EDT
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
Tuskegee
AL

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Ladonia
37.7 mi
00h 38m
To Montgomery
38 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crawford Road

    30.2 mi · 42 min · Crawford Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Montgomery

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    758 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East South Street

    622 ft · 20 sec · East South Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Decatur Street

    803 ft · 21 sec · South Decatur Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladonia 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crawford Road
74.9 mi · 99%
Union Street
0.19 mi
South Decatur Street
0.15 mi
East South Street
0.12 mi
Winnie Street
0.08 mi
South Union Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Crawford Road

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuskegee
00h 38m from Ladonia
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ladonia and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Ladonia and 38 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ladonia and Montgomery, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladonia and Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

61 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ladonia and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 71.55 mi (115.15 km).

Ladonia

#1 Ladonia

Census designated place

Population3,142
Coordinates32.4682000, -85.0791000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Crawford Road (-85.079032, 32.468437)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.63 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $5.42 $14.46 $28.92

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ladonia, AL and Montgomery, AL. The current time in Ladonia is 22:22:19, although it is 21:22:19 in Montgomery.

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.