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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
1607 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Crum Foshee Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Crum Foshee Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 82
1722 ft · 58 sec · County Road 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 107
62 m · 10 sec · County Road 107
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Turn right onto Ealum Mill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Ealum Mill Road
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Continue on Loango Road
8.5 mi · 21 min · Loango Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Judge Smith Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Judge Smith Road
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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.
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
56.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 79.67 mi (128.21 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -86.6455200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-86.64552, 31.25184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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