How far is Montgomery, AL from Moundville, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Moundville, AL is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.19 mi
02h 27m
Flight
88.78 mi
142.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.78 mi
Kilometers
142.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.19 mi
Kilometers
180.55 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundville
Fri, May 1, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Fri, May 1, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-01T10:25
Arrive Moundville
Fri, May 1, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Maplesville
AL

Town

From Montgomery
56.1 mi
01h 13m
To Moundville
56.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cobbs Ford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    591 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    154 m · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Bear Creek Cutoff Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bear Creek Cutoff Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bear Creek Road

    1626 ft · 33 sec · Bear Creek Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2023 ft · 2 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cobbs Ford Road
87.7 mi · 78%
I-65 North
7.58 mi · 7%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Bear Creek Cutoff Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.38 mi
82
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Cobbs Ford Road

Continue straight

86.6 mi · 01h 51m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplesville
01h 13m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montgomery and Chance Rain Showers near Moundville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Maplesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Montgomery and 56.1 miles from Moundville.

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

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montgomery and Chance Rain Showers near Moundville.

Stop Ideas Near Maplesville

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

34 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

44 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

45 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Moundville. Straight-line distance: 88.78 mi (142.88 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Moundville

Town in Alabama

Population2,497
Coordinates32.9976200, -87.6300100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Moundville (-87.63001, 32.99762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.99 L · about $15.00
Round trip
$29.99
7.92 gal · 29.98 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.00 $29.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.87 $33.73
Premium $4.63 $18.32 $36.63
Diesel $5.42 $21.44 $42.89

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Moundville. The current time is 10:25:24.

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.