How far is Montgomery, AL from Midland City, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Midland City, AL is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
94.72 mi
02h 02m
Flight
86.48 mi
139.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.48 mi
Kilometers
139.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.72 mi
Kilometers
152.44 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-19T04:22
Arrive Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
47.4 mi
01h 01m
To Midland City
47.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Midland City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    42 m · 3 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit uturn

    1557 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 13 sec · Kelly Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
88.3 mi · 93%
I-85 North
1.49 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Carter Hill Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Ann Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 45m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 01m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Midland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Midland City?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Montgomery and 47.3 miles from Midland City.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Montgomery and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Midland City.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Midland City. Straight-line distance: 86.48 mi (139.18 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Midland City

#2 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.23 $28.45
Premium $4.63 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.42 $18.09 $36.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Midland City. The current time is 04:22:57.

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.