How far is Montgomery, AL from Grove Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Grove Hill, AL is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
134.61 mi
02h 34m
Flight
97.74 mi
157.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.74 mi
Kilometers
157.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.61 mi
Kilometers
216.64 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Montgomery
67.4 mi
01h 17m
To Grove Hill
67.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Grove Hill.

  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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    77.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    54 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    117 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
78 mi · 58%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
North Jackson Street
0.87 mi · 1%
I-65 South
0.23 mi
US 84
0.19 mi
Main Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

77.7 mi · 01h 24m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 17m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Grove Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Grove Hill?

The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Montgomery and 67.3 miles from Grove Hill.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Grove Hill.

Stop Ideas Near McKenzie

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

73 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Grove Hill. Straight-line distance: 97.74 mi (157.3 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Grove Hill

#2 Grove Hill

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,709
Coordinates31.7087700, -87.7772200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Grove Hill (-87.77722, 31.70877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.23 $40.46
Premium $4.63 $21.97 $43.94
Diesel $5.42 $25.72 $51.44

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Grove Hill. The current time is 23:20:47.

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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.