How far is Midland City, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Midland City, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
93.95 mi
01h 44m
Flight
86.48 mi
139.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.48 mi
Kilometers
139.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.95 mi
Kilometers
151.19 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland City
2026-04-19T03:24
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland City
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Midland City
47.2 mi
00h 52m
To Montgomery
46.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland City and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 20 sec · Kelly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3270 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1469 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    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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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    2938 ft · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    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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    Continue straight

    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

  20. 20

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  21. 21

    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

  23. 23

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland City 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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
72.9 mi · 78%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 2%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
East Fairview Avenue
0.45 mi
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 52m from Midland City
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Midland City 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 Midland City to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Midland City and 46.8 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Midland City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland City and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 86.48 mi (139.18 km).

Midland City

#1 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Kelly Avenue (-85.493826, 31.319076)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.15
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.57 $25.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.14 $28.28
Premium $4.63 $15.35 $30.71
Diesel $5.42 $17.98 $35.96

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland City and Montgomery. The current time is 03:24:05.

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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.