How far is Montgomery, AL from Demopolis, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Demopolis, AL is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.38 mi
02h 06m
Flight
90.19 mi
145.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.19 mi
Kilometers
145.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.38 mi
Kilometers
163.15 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Selma
AL

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
50.6 mi
01h 03m
To Demopolis
50.8 mi
01h 03m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.7 mi · 24 min · United States Highway 80

  12. 12

    Continue on South Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    111 m · 18 sec · East Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selma
46.3 mi · 46%
Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 29%
United States Highway 80
19.7 mi · 19%
I 65 South
3.89 mi · 4%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
South Cedar Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
01h 03m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Demopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Montgomery and 50.8 miles from Demopolis.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

1 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

37 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Brent, AL

63 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 90.19 mi (145.15 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.56
Round trip
$27.11
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.56 $27.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.25 $30.49
Premium $4.63 $16.56 $33.12
Diesel $5.42 $19.39 $38.77

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 Demopolis. The current time is 01:12:15.

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.