How far is Montgomery, AL from Hackleburg, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Hackleburg, AL is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
192.67 mi
03h 35m
Flight
158.79 mi
255.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.79 mi
Kilometers
255.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.67 mi
Kilometers
310.07 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:48 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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Montgomery
96.4 mi
01h 47m
To Hackleburg
96.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Military Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · South Military Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Clay Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cedar Tree Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
92.8 mi · 48%
I 22 West
79.6 mi · 41%
South Military Street
18.7 mi · 10%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
US 43
0.3 mi
South Union Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

92.5 mi · 01h 42m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 47m from Montgomery
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Hackleburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Montgomery and 96.3 miles from Hackleburg.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Hackleburg. Straight-line distance: 158.79 mi (255.54 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Hackleburg (-87.82864, 34.27732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.50
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.75 $51.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.96 $57.92
Premium $4.63 $31.45 $62.90
Diesel $5.42 $36.82 $73.64

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 Hackleburg. The current time is 02:37:43.

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.