How far is Montgomery, AL from Gordo, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Gordo, AL is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
126.81 mi
02h 46m
Flight
114 mi
183.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114 mi
Kilometers
183.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.81 mi
Kilometers
204.08 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordo
Sun, May 3, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-03T05:18
Arrive Gordo
Sun, May 3, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Centreville
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
63.4 mi
01h 23m
To Gordo
63.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard

    19.5 mi · 25 min · McFarland Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    59 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1183 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    35 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cobbs Ford Road
87.6 mi · 69%
McFarland Boulevard
19.6 mi · 15%
I-65 North
7.58 mi · 6%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.48 mi · 1%
Main Avenue
1.44 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 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 23m from Montgomery
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Gordo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Montgomery and 63.4 miles from Gordo.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

5 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

39 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

50 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 Gordo. Straight-line distance: 114 mi (183.46 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Gordo

Town in Pickens County, Alabama

Population1,594
Coordinates33.3201200, -87.9028000
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Gordo (-87.9028, 33.32012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.94 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.96 gal · 33.88 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.63 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $5.42 $24.26 $48.52

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Gordo. The current time is 05:18:32.

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.