How far is Montgomery, AL from Red Bay, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Red Bay, AL is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Red Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Red Bay.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 74 East: Weston, Hamilton
1362 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
596 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Alabama Highway 19
22.2 mi · 30 min · Alabama Highway 19
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Continue on 11th Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · 11th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1983 ft · 45 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
33 m · 5 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Red Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Red Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Red Bay?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Graysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Montgomery and 103.8 miles from Red Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.76 one way or $55.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Red Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Graysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
Hueytown Court Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graysville.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Red Bay. Straight-line distance: 178.29 mi (286.93 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bay
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 34.4398200, -88.1408700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bay (-88.14087, 34.43982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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