How far is Montgomery, AL from Bay Minette, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Bay Minette, AL is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
141.18 mi
02h 37m
Flight
134.24 mi
216.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.24 mi
Kilometers
216.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.18 mi
Kilometers
227.2 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Minette
Tue, Apr 14, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-14T19:57
Arrive Bay Minette
Tue, Apr 14, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Montgomery
70.6 mi
01h 18m
To Bay Minette
70.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Bay Minette.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    828 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2014 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    122 m · 10 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue

    690 ft · 14 sec · Hoyle Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hoyle Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Bay Minette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
133 mi · 94%
Rabun Road
4.35 mi · 3%
Hand Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
SR 287
0.26 mi
I-65 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 18m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Bay Minette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Bay Minette?

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Montgomery and 70.5 miles from Bay Minette.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Bay Minette.

Stop Ideas Near McKenzie

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

73 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Bay Minette. Straight-line distance: 134.24 mi (216.04 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Bay Minette

#2 Bay Minette

County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA

Population9,509
Coordinates30.8829600, -87.7730500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Bay Minette (-87.77305, 30.88296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.86 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.72 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Bay Minette. The current time is 19:57:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.