How far is Montgomery, AL from Grand Bay, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Grand Bay, AL is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Grand Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Grand Bay.
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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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4
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
170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 188: Grand Bay
1100 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Bay Wilmer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Bay Wilmer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Government Boulevard
632 ft · 19 sec · Government Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potter Tract
120 m · 20 sec · Potter Tract
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Turn right onto Dezauche Lane
114 m · 16 sec · Dezauche Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dezauche Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Grand Bay.
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
170 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Grand Bay?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Repton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Montgomery and 95 miles from Grand Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Repton
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 Repton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Grand Bay. Straight-line distance: 177.64 mi (285.89 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 3,672 |
| Coordinates | 30.4763100, -88.3422300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Bay (-88.34223, 30.47631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.03 | $62.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.33 | $72.67 |
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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