How far is Montgomery, AL from Fairfield, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.36 mi
02h 02m
Flight
79.67 mi
128.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.36 mi
Kilometers
150.25 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
46.7 mi
01h 01m
To Fairfield
46.6 mi
01h 01m

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
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington

    1607 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Crum Foshee Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Crum Foshee Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 82

    1722 ft · 58 sec · County Road 82

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 107

    62 m · 10 sec · County Road 107

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ealum Mill Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Ealum Mill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Loango Road

    8.5 mi · 21 min · Loango Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Judge Smith Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Judge Smith Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Judge Smith Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
56.8 mi · 61%
Crum Foshee Highway
12.3 mi · 13%
Loango Road
8.46 mi · 9%
Ealum Mill Road
2.32 mi · 2%
Judge Smith Road
1.95 mi · 2%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

56.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 01m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Montgomery and 46.6 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 79.67 mi (128.21 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Fairfield

City in Alabama, United States

Population10,457
Coordinates31.2518400, -86.6455200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Fairfield (-86.64552, 31.25184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.01 $28.02
Premium $4.63 $15.22 $30.43
Diesel $5.42 $17.82 $35.63

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 Fairfield. The current time is 04:08:11.

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.