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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lokey Street
48 m · 9 sec · Lokey Street
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Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard
663 ft · 17 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weiss Lake Boulevard
16.6 mi · 19 min · Weiss Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
2146 ft · 28 sec · Ewing Avenue
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Continue on North Albert Rains Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Rainbow Drive
4 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Federal Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto North Decatur Street
1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Leesburg and Montgomery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bon Air.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 129.07 mi (207.72 km).
#1 Leesburg
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,016 |
| Coordinates | 34.1798200, -85.7613600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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