How far is Montgomery, AL from Highland Lakes, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Highland Lakes, AL is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Highland Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Highland Lakes.
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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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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road
1255 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cahaba Valley Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Cahaba Valley Road
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Turn right onto Doug Baker Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Doug Baker Boulevard
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Highland Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Highland Lakes Drive
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Turn left onto Highland Lakes Trail
2006 ft · 1 min · Highland Lakes Trail
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Turn right onto Blue Heron Point
812 ft · 36 sec · Blue Heron Point
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Heron Point
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Highland Lakes.
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 North
Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Highland Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Highland Lakes?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Montgomery and 44.2 miles from Highland Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Highland Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Thorsby
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 Thorsby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Highland Lakes. Straight-line distance: 74.13 mi (119.3 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a census-designated place situated in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3983800, -86.6513000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Lakes (-86.6513, 33.39838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.34 | $24.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $15.09 | $30.17 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
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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