How far is Leesburg, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Leesburg, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
167.94 mi
02h 35m
Flight
129.07 mi
207.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.07 mi
Kilometers
207.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.94 mi
Kilometers
270.27 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Mon, May 18, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Leesburg
Mon, May 18, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-05-18T01:15
Arrive Montgomery
Mon, May 18, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
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
Bon Air
AL

Town of the United States

From Leesburg
72.9 mi
01h 17m
To Montgomery
94.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lokey Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Lokey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    663 ft · 17 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weiss Lake Boulevard

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Weiss Lake Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    2146 ft · 28 sec · Ewing Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Rainbow Drive

    4 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Federal Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Crestview Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street

  16. 16

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Decatur Street

    1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  21. 21

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 32%
East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 22%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 14%
Weiss Lake Boulevard
16.6 mi · 10%
Rainbow Drive
4.03 mi · 2%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.44 mi · 1%
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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bon Air
01h 17m from Leesburg
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Leesburg and 94.9 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leesburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Bon Air

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

52 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

63 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

104 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 129.07 mi (207.72 km).

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#1 Leesburg

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates34.1798200, -85.7613600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.7614, 34.179834)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Montgomery. The current time is 01:15:47.

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.