How far is Montgomery, AL from Citronelle, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
184.6 mi
03h 24m
Flight
143.57 mi
231.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.57 mi
Kilometers
231.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.6 mi
Kilometers
297.09 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citronelle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Citronelle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Repton
AL

Town

From Montgomery
92.3 mi
01h 42m
To Citronelle
92.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East State Street

    3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
158 mi · 85%
Industrial Parkway
24.5 mi · 13%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.6 mi
SR 158
0.37 mi
I-65 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Repton
01h 42m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Citronelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 92.3 miles from Montgomery and 92.3 miles from Citronelle.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.65 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Repton

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

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

BUS

Grove Hill, AL

60 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

63 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Thomasville, AL

76 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 143.57 mi (231.05 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.66 L · about $24.65
Round trip
$49.31
13.02 gal · 49.32 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.65 $49.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.63 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.42 $35.25 $70.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Citronelle. The current time is 02:08:37.

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.