How far is Montgomery, AL from Geneva, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Geneva, AL is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
105.04 mi
02h 29m
Flight
95.66 mi
153.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.66 mi
Kilometers
153.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.04 mi
Kilometers
169.04 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 4:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-04T23:19
Arrive Geneva
Tue, May 5, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
52.6 mi
01h 14m
To Geneva
52.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    42 m · 3 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    24.5 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    1734 ft · 39 sec · Boll Weevil Circle

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1898 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Geneva Highway

    1790 ft · 34 sec · Geneva Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Geneva Highway

    20.6 mi · 34 min · Geneva Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    2420 ft · 51 sec · Maple Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Town Avenue

    18 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
43.2 mi · 41%
Elba Highway
32.2 mi · 31%
Geneva Highway
20.9 mi · 20%
I-85 North
1.49 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.48 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue on Troy Highway

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 14m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Montgomery and 52.4 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 95.66 mi (153.95 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Geneva (-85.86382, 31.03296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.10
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.05 $28.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.80 $31.60
Premium $4.63 $17.16 $34.32
Diesel $5.42 $20.09 $40.18

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Geneva. The current time is 23:19:24.

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.