How far is Montgomery, AL from Alexandria, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Alexandria, AL is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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 02h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Alexandria.
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Start on South Union Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Union Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
743 ft · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Turn right onto Crestview Street
589 ft · 14 sec · Crestview Street
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Turn left onto Federal Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Drive
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
81.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1448 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
83 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Jennifer Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Jennifer Road
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Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Priebes Mill Road
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Continue on Coldwater Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Coldwater Road
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Turn left onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road
39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
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Turn left onto Stadium Drive
1367 ft · 33 sec · Stadium Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stadium Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wetumpka Highway
Continue straight
81.5 mi · 01h 35m
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 Montgomery and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Montgomery and 58.2 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
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 Sylacauga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 100.15 mi (161.17 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7739900, -85.8855200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexandria (-85.88552, 33.77399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.56 | $31.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
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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