How far is Montgomery, AL from Boaz, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Boaz, AL is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Boaz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Boaz.
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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
78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden
1853 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn sharp left onto East Mill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · East Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
760 ft · 16 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Bel Air Street
64 m · 12 sec · Bel Air Street
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Turn left onto College Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Boaz.
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
78.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Boaz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Boaz?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Montgomery and 80 miles from Boaz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Boaz.
Stop Ideas Near Hoover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 126.94 mi (204.29 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boaz
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 34.2006500, -86.1663700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boaz (-86.16637, 34.20065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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