How far is Montgomery, AL from Collinsville, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Collinsville, AL is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.04 mi
03h 04m
Flight
133.51 mi
214.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.51 mi
Kilometers
214.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.04 mi
Kilometers
268.82 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Collinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
83.6 mi
01h 32m
To Collinsville
83.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville

    981 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    654 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
78.5 mi · 47%
I-59 North
67.5 mi · 40%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 10%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi
I 59 North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 32m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Montgomery and 83.5 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 133.51 mi (214.87 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Collinsville (-85.86053, 34.26398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $22.31
Round trip
$44.61
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.31 $44.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.09 $50.17
Premium $4.63 $27.24 $54.48
Diesel $5.42 $31.89 $63.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Collinsville. The current time is 04:07:45.

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.