How far is Montgomery, AL from Ardmore, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Ardmore, AL is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Ardmore.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
193.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 53: Ardmore
1701 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 53: Ardmore
47 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto 7th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
130 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1354 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ardmore Avenue
2693 ft · 1 min · Ardmore Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
42 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Ardmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
193 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Montgomery and 98.7 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Ardmore.
Stop Ideas Near Gardendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.
Birmingham
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Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 184.09 mi (296.26 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardmore
Town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,513 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920292, -86.8469471 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-86.846947, 34.992029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.80 | $75.59 |
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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