How far is Montgomery, AL from Robertsdale, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Robertsdale, AL is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.97 mi
03h 11m
Flight
150.38 mi
242.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.38 mi
Kilometers
242.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.97 mi
Kilometers
267.1 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 6:20 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 29, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-29T03:08
Arrive Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 6:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Montgomery
83.1 mi
01h 35m
To Robertsdale
82.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
133 mi · 80%
Gulf Shores Parkway
21.3 mi · 13%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.46 mi · 3%
Rabun Road
4.35 mi · 3%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
SR 287
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 35m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robertsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Montgomery and 82.9 miles from Robertsdale.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robertsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
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Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Robertsdale. Straight-line distance: 150.38 mi (242.02 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Robertsdale (-87.71193, 30.5538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $4.63 $27.10 $54.21
Diesel $5.42 $31.73 $63.46

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Robertsdale. The current time is 03:08:32.

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.