How far is Montgomery, AL from Cedar Bluff, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Cedar Bluff, AL is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Cedar Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Cedar Bluff.
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Start on South Union Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Union Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
743 ft · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Turn right onto Crestview Street
589 ft · 14 sec · Crestview Street
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Turn left onto Federal Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Drive
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
37.1 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto Rainbow Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue
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Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road
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Continue on State Route 9
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Turn left onto South Weiss Lake Drive
1002 ft · 27 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 9
13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 9
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Cedar Bluff.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wetumpka Highway
Continue straight
69.8 mi · 01h 20m
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 Cedar Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Cedar Bluff?
The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Montgomery and 78.1 miles from Cedar Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Talladega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Talladega Sewer Board
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talladega.
Anniston
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 134.14 mi (215.88 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Bluff
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,829 |
| Coordinates | 34.2200900, -85.6077400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Bluff (-85.60774, 34.22009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
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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