How far is Montgomery, AL from Henagar, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Henagar, AL is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
200.83 mi
03h 43m
Flight
159.7 mi
257.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.7 mi
Kilometers
257.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.83 mi
Kilometers
323.21 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henagar
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Henagar
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Trussville
AL

City in Jefferson and St.

From Montgomery
100.5 mi
01h 51m
To Henagar
100.4 mi
01h 51m

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
79°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 Henagar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 117: Hammondville, Valley Head

    891 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    36 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
93.7 mi · 47%
I-65 North
78.5 mi · 39%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 9%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi
I 59 North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I-59 North

Merge slight left

93.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trussville
01h 51m from Montgomery
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Henagar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Montgomery and 100.4 miles from Henagar.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trussville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

22 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

72 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

90 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

100 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Henagar. Straight-line distance: 159.7 mi (257.01 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Henagar

City in Alabama

Population2,367
Coordinates34.6350800, -85.7671900
Altitude444
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Henagar (-85.76719, 34.63508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.83 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.18 gal · 53.66 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.63 $32.79 $65.58
Diesel $5.42 $38.39 $76.78

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 Henagar. The current time is 01:28:48.

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.