How far is Montgomery, AL from Lineville, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Lineville, AL is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
82.35 mi
02h 01m
Flight
72.5 mi
116.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.5 mi
Kilometers
116.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.35 mi
Kilometers
132.53 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, May 2, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-02T00:53
Arrive Lineville
Sat, May 2, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Rockford
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Montgomery
41.2 mi
01h 00m
To Lineville
41.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    743 ft · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crestview Street

    589 ft · 14 sec · Crestview Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Wetumpka Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Central Plank Road

    2739 ft · 47 sec · Central Plank Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Central Plank Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 9

    13.2 mi · 20 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 9

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ashland Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Ashland Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Shady Grove Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Shady Grove Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 9

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Route 9

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9

    782 ft · 13 sec · State Route 9

  21. 21

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    960 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cheaha Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
32.3 mi · 39%
Central Plank Road
14.7 mi · 18%
Wetumpka Highway
11.5 mi · 14%
Shady Grove Road
7.99 mi · 10%
Ashland Street
3.62 mi · 4%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Plank Road

Continue on Central Plank Road

14.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
01h 00m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Montgomery and 41.1 miles from Lineville.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockford

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

63 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Lineville. Straight-line distance: 72.5 mi (116.67 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Lineville (-85.75441, 33.31067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.04
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.02 $22.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.39 $24.79
Premium $4.63 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $5.42 $15.76 $31.52

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Lineville. The current time is 00:53:24.

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.