How far is Montgomery, AL from Butler, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Butler, AL is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.61 mi
03h 08m
Flight
113.96 mi
183.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.96 mi
Kilometers
183.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.61 mi
Kilometers
231.11 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Sun, May 3, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-02T23:11
Arrive Butler
Sun, May 3, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Uniontown
AL

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
71.8 mi
01h 34m
To Butler
71.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    46.3 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 80

    12.1 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 80

  12. 12

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    19.3 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pushmataha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selma
46.3 mi · 32%
Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 20%
United States Highway 80
12.1 mi · 8%
I 65 South
3.89 mi · 3%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
I-65 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Selma

Take the exit slight right toward Selma

46.3 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 34m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Montgomery and 71.8 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Montgomery and Sunny near Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Marion, AL

28 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Selma, AL

46 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Thomasville, AL

60 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Butler. Straight-line distance: 113.96 mi (183.4 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Butler

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,694
Coordinates32.0895900, -88.2219700
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Butler (-88.22197, 32.08959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.18 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.14 gal · 38.36 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $4.63 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $5.42 $27.45 $54.91

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Butler. The current time is 23:11:24.

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.