How far is Montgomery, AL from Blountsville, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Blountsville, AL is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.5 mi
02h 47m
Flight
119.66 mi
192.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.66 mi
Kilometers
192.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.5 mi
Kilometers
221.28 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountsville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 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 Blountsville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Alabaster
AL

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
68.8 mi
01h 23m
To Blountsville
68.7 mi
01h 23m

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
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Blountsville.

  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 right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Trussville, Pinson

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Trussville, Pinson

    39 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chalkville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Point Parkway

    51 m · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Center Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left

    2018 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    61 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto New Bradford Road

    1588 ft · 27 sec · New Bradford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on New Bradford Highway

    21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lee Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
78.5 mi · 57%
New Bradford Highway
28.8 mi · 21%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 12%
Sweeny Hollow Road
3.41 mi · 2%
I-59 North
3.1 mi · 2%
Chalkville Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
01h 23m from Montgomery
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Blountsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Blountsville?

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Montgomery and 68.7 miles from Blountsville.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Blountsville.

Stop Ideas Near Alabaster

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

30 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Blountsville. Straight-line distance: 119.66 mi (192.58 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Blountsville

#2 Blountsville

Town of the United States

Population1,657
Coordinates34.0814900, -86.5911000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Blountsville (-86.5911, 34.08149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $18.37
Round trip
$36.73
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.37 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.66 $41.31
Premium $4.63 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.42 $26.26 $52.53

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 Blountsville. The current time is 19:57:13.

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.