How far is Lanett, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Lanett, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
80.25 mi
01h 12m
Flight
73.29 mi
117.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.29 mi
Kilometers
117.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.25 mi
Kilometers
129.15 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Lanett
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lanett
2026-04-15T15:31
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lanett
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
Tuskegee
AL

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Lanett
40.1 mi
00h 36m
To Montgomery
40.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lanier Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Lanier Avenue

    119 m · 22 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1034 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilmer Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Gilmer Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    2938 ft · 50 sec · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    758 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East South Street

    622 ft · 20 sec · East South Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Decatur Street

    803 ft · 21 sec · South Decatur Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  13. 13

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

    57 m · 4 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 Lanett and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
77.9 mi · 97%
South Gilmer Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Broad Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
2nd Street South
0.2 mi
Union Street
0.19 mi
South Decatur Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 24m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuskegee
00h 36m from Lanett
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lanett and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 40.1 miles from Lanett and 40.2 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lanett 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 Lanett and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 73.29 mi (117.95 km).

Lanett

#1 Lanett

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

Population6,054
Coordinates32.8687400, -85.1905000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lanier Avenue (-85.190562, 32.868783)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lanett and Montgomery. The current time is 15:31:12.

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.