How far is Montgomery, AL from Bayou La Batre, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Bayou La Batre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Bayou La Batre.
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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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
1563 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 39 North: Dawes
1629 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonald Road
689 ft · 24 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on McDonald Road
1493 ft · 42 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.9 mi · 3 min · CR 39
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Continue on McDonald Road
140 m · 7 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.3 mi · 2 min · CR 39
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Continue on Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road
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Turn left onto Wintzell Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wintzell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wintzell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Bayou La Batre.
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 South
Merge slight left
170 mi · 03h 04m
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 Bayou La Batre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Bayou La Batre?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Repton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Montgomery and 96.4 miles from Bayou La Batre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Bayou La Batre.
Stop Ideas Near Repton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Bayou La Batre. Straight-line distance: 177.79 mi (286.12 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayou La Batre
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,457 |
| Coordinates | 30.4035200, -88.2485200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou La Batre (-88.24852, 30.40352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.50 | $62.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.88 | $73.75 |
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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