How far is Montgomery, AL from Elberta, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Elberta, AL is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Elberta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Elberta.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
112.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah
1385 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Barrineau Park Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Barrineau Park Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Barrineau Park Road
1707 ft · 28 sec · Barrineau Park Road
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Turn right onto Old Pensacola Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pensacola Road
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Turn left onto County Road 87
8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 87
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Continue on County Road 87
12.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 87
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Turn right onto State Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Elberta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 02m
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 Elberta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Elberta?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Montgomery and 87.7 miles from Elberta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Elberta.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
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 Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Elberta. Straight-line distance: 155.1 mi (249.61 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elberta
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 30.4143600, -87.5977600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elberta (-87.59776, 30.41436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.68 | $57.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
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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