How far is Montgomery, AL from Gordon, GA?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Gordon, GA is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
204.72 mi
04h 06m
Flight
176.31 mi
283.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.31 mi
Kilometers
283.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.72 mi
Kilometers
329.47 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon
Wed, Sep 23, 6:56 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Sep 23, 10:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-09-23T13:49
Arrive Gordon
Wed, Sep 23, 5:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 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
Waverly Hall
GA

Human settlement in Harris County, Georgia, United States of America

From Montgomery
102.3 mi
02h 03m
To Gordon
102.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    87 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    31.3 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    74 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Macon Road

    2312 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 19 sec · Solomon Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Milledgeville Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus Parkway
93.8 mi · 46%
I-85 North
60.7 mi · 30%
Fall Line Freeway
18.4 mi · 9%
Peach Parkway
9.85 mi · 5%
I 75
6.84 mi · 3%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Merge slight left

60.5 mi · 01h 06m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly Hall
02h 03m from Montgomery
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gordon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Waverly Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Montgomery and 102.5 miles from Gordon.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.10 one way or $58.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Montgomery and Gordon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gordon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Gordon. Straight-line distance: 176.31 mi (283.75 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Gordon (-83.33238, 32.88209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.35 L · about $29.10
Round trip
$58.20
14.46 gal · 54.7 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $29.10 $58.20
Mid-grade $4.49 $32.49 $64.98
Premium $4.90 $35.44 $70.88
Diesel $6.16 $44.53 $89.06

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Montgomery, AL and Gordon, GA. The current time in Montgomery is 13:49:54, although it is 14:49:54 in Gordon.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.