How far is Montgomery, AL from Livingston, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Livingston, AL is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
126.9 mi
02h 38m
Flight
111.03 mi
178.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.03 mi
Kilometers
178.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.9 mi
Kilometers
204.23 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, May 27, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, May 27, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-27T16:00
Arrive Livingston
Wed, May 27, 6:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Orrville
AL

Human settlement in Dallas County, Alabama, United States of America

From Montgomery
63.4 mi
01h 19m
To Livingston
63.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    46.3 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 80

    34 mi · 40 min · United States Highway 80

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    12.2 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selma
46.3 mi · 36%
United States Highway 80
46.2 mi · 36%
Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 23%
I 65 South
3.89 mi · 3%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
I-65 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Selma

Take the exit slight right toward Selma

46.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orrville
01h 19m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montgomery and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Orrville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Montgomery and 63.5 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montgomery and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Orrville

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

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

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Selma, AL

24 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Camden, AL

35 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
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Marion, AL

37 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
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Thomasville, AL

62 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 111.03 mi (178.68 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Livingston

City in Alabama

Population3,135
Coordinates32.5843000, -88.1872500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Livingston (-88.18725, 32.5843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.63 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $5.42 $24.26 $48.52

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Livingston. The current time is 16:00:16.

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.