How far is Luverne, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Luverne, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luverne and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luverne and Montgomery.
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Start on Forest Avenue
23 m · 7 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
2922 ft · 49 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Montgomery Highway
18.6 mi · 28 min · Montgomery Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue on Hobbie Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hobbie Road
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Continue on United States Highway 331
8.2 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 331
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Court Street
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Turn right onto East South Boulevard
2698 ft · 52 sec · East South Boulevard
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Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1949 ft · 43 sec · South Decatur Street
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Continue on South Union Street
1181 ft · 23 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 Luverne 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.
Montgomery Highway
Continue on Montgomery Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Luverne and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luverne to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Petrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Luverne and 25 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luverne and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Petrey
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 Petrey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luverne and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 44.98 mi (72.39 km).
#1 Luverne
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 31.7165500, -86.2638500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
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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