How far is Montgomery, AL from Ballplay, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Ballplay, AL is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Ballplay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Ballplay.
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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
69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
31.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Green Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East
1.5 km · 1 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Lonesome Bend Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road
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Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 71
1078 ft · 20 sec · County Highway 71
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Continue on Centre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Centre Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centre Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Ballplay.
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
69.8 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Ballplay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Ballplay?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Montgomery and 69.3 miles from Ballplay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.05 one way or $36.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Ballplay.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Ballplay. Straight-line distance: 120.31 mi (193.62 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballplay
Ballplay is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0587100, -85.8080200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballplay (-85.80802, 34.05871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $3.69 | $18.05 | $36.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
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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