How far is Malvern, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Malvern, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
107.55 mi
02h 01m
Flight
96.42 mi
155.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.42 mi
Kilometers
155.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.55 mi
Kilometers
173.09 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, May 23, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Malvern
Sat, May 23, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-05-23T10:41
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, May 23, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Brundidge
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Malvern
53.7 mi
01h 00m
To Montgomery
53.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East White Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East White Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hartford Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hartford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Brannon Stand Road

    9.4 mi · 18 min · South Brannon Stand Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    15.9 mi · 21 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    2938 ft · 1 min

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    1.2 km · 1 min

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    859 ft · 15 sec

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    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    36.1 mi · 43 min

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    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

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    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

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    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

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    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

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    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

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    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 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 Malvern 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Brannon Stand Road
81.9 mi · 76%
Hartford Highway
2.76 mi · 3%
East White Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Brannon Stand Road

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brundidge
01h 00m from Malvern
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and Chance Rain Showers 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 Malvern to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Brundidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Malvern and 53.9 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Brundidge

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

83 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 96.42 mi (155.18 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,462
Coordinates31.1393400, -85.5191000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.519203, 31.139343)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and Montgomery. The current time is 10:41:32.

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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.