How far is Montgomery, AL from Fayette, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Fayette, AL is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
144.46 mi
03h 13m
Flight
127.1 mi
204.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.1 mi
Kilometers
204.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.46 mi
Kilometers
232.49 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Fayette
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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
Brent
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
72.3 mi
01h 36m
To Fayette
72.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cobbs Ford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    35.4 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Columbus Street East

    12 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street East

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cobbs Ford Road
87.6 mi · 61%
I-65 North
7.58 mi · 5%
Main Avenue
3.53 mi · 2%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.48 mi · 1%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cobbs Ford Road

Continue straight

86.6 mi · 01h 51m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brent
01h 36m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Brent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Montgomery and 72.2 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brent

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

2 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

36 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

46 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 127.1 mi (204.54 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population4,249
Coordinates33.6845500, -87.8308500
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Fayette (-87.83085, 33.68455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.63
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.31 $38.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.63 $23.59 $47.18
Diesel $5.42 $27.62 $55.23

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Fayette. The current time is 19:26:19.

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.