How far is Lineville, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Lineville, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
85.67 mi
01h 39m
Flight
72.5 mi
116.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.5 mi
Kilometers
116.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.87 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, May 2, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 2:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lineville
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, May 2, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lineville
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
Rockford
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Lineville
41.4 mi
00h 49m
To Montgomery
44.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheaha Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Cheaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    960 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 9

    782 ft · 15 sec · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 9

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Continue on Shady Grove Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Shady Grove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ashland Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Ashland Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 9

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Central Plank Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    2321 ft · 39 sec · Central Plank Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Federal Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Crestview Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street

  20. 20

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Decatur Street

    1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  25. 25

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lineville and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
32.3 mi · 38%
Central Plank Road
14.6 mi · 17%
Shady Grove Road
7.99 mi · 9%
Ashland Street
3.62 mi · 4%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.44 mi · 3%
Upper Wetumpka Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 9

Continue on State Route 9

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
00h 49m from Lineville
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lineville and Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Lineville and 44.3 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lineville and Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Rockford

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

63 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lineville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 72.5 mi (116.67 km).

Lineville

#1 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheaha Road (-85.754407, 33.31067)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.63 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.42 $16.35 $32.71

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lineville and Montgomery. The current time is 23:30:04.

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.