How far is Montgomery, AL from Roanoke, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Roanoke, AL is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Roanoke.
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Start on South Union Street
42 m · 3 sec · South Union Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn
67 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South College Street
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Turn left onto Shug Jordan Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Shug Jordan Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
50 m · 3 sec · North College Street
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Continue straight
1983 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp left
30.9 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Roanoke.
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-85 North
Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Montgomery and 49.8 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 76.44 mi (123.02 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,940 |
| Coordinates | 33.1512300, -85.3721700 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke (-85.37217, 33.15123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
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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