How far is Montgomery, AL from Clayton, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Clayton, AL is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Clayton.
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Start on South Union Street
42 m · 3 sec · South Union Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Troy Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 82 East: Union Springs
27.2 mi · 37 min
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Turn slight right
1780 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
1013 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Conecuh Avenue West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Conecuh Avenue West
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto AL 51 South: Clayton, Wehle Land Conservation Center
15 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto North Midway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 82 East
Take the exit slight left toward US 82 East: Union Springs
27.2 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Clayton?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Union Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Montgomery and 37.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Union Springs
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 Union Springs.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 60.13 mi (96.77 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 31.8782200, -85.4496600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-85.44966, 31.87822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
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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