How far is Montgomery, AL from Opp, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Opp, AL is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
81.6 mi
02h 02m
Flight
74.95 mi
120.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.95 mi
Kilometers
120.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.6 mi
Kilometers
131.33 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 Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 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
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Petrey
AL

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

From Montgomery
40.9 mi
01h 01m
To Opp
40.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    42 m · 8 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nicrosi Street

    571 ft · 31 sec · Nicrosi Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Decatur Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Decatur Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Norman Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East South Boulevard

    2690 ft · 51 sec · East South Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hobbie Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hobbie Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    26 mi · 39 min · Anderson Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 53 sec · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Brantley Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Brantley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Opp Highway

    18.4 mi · 27 min · Opp Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Hart Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · West Hart Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hart Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anderson Drive
26 mi · 32%
Opp Highway
18.4 mi · 23%
Hobbie Road
11.3 mi · 14%
Norman Bridge Road
8.82 mi · 11%
Brantley Highway
5.99 mi · 7%
North Main Street
4.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Anderson Drive

Continue on Anderson Drive

26 mi · 00h 39m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petrey
01h 01m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Opp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 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?

Petrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Montgomery and 40.7 miles from Opp.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Opp.

Stop Ideas Near Petrey

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

54 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

99 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

102 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Opp. Straight-line distance: 74.95 mi (120.62 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Opp

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population6,313
Coordinates31.2826700, -86.2555100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Opp (-86.25551, 31.28267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.91 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.27 $24.53
Premium $4.63 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $5.42 $15.60 $31.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Opp. The current time is 05:17:43.

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.