How far is Lipscomb, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Lipscomb, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lipscomb and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lipscomb and Montgomery.
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Start on Avenue E
86 m · 13 sec · Avenue E
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Continue on Avenue E
561 ft · 26 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto 8th Street South
705 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue H
2082 ft · 2 min · Avenue H
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Turn straight onto Avenue K
2935 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest
125 m · 16 sec · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 21st Street Southwest
567 ft · 16 sec · 21st Street Southwest
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Continue on Wenonah Road
2899 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Barbee Street
148 m · 13 sec · Barbee Street
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Continue on Wenonah Alley
959 ft · 26 sec · Wenonah Alley
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Continue on Wenonah Road Southwest
3106 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road Southwest
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Continue on Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
1261 ft · 38 sec · Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Venice Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Venice Road
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Turn slight left onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
3116 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wenonah Oxmoor Road
17 m · 2 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
121 m · 11 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on West Lakeshore Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on Lakeshore Parkway
2737 ft · 1 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Turn left
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3059 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street
909 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Arba Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street
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Turn right onto South Decatur Street
141 m · 12 sec · 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 Lipscomb and Montgomery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lakeshore Parkway
Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lipscomb and Slight 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 Lipscomb to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Lipscomb and 49.9 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lipscomb and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lipscomb and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 81.7 mi (131.48 km).
#1 Lipscomb
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,110 |
| Coordinates | 33.4256600, -86.9266600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
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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