How far is Montgomery, AL from Rock Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Rock Creek, AL is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
108.8 mi
02h 09m
Flight
89.06 mi
143.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.06 mi
Kilometers
143.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.8 mi
Kilometers
175.09 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 4:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-03T12:07
Arrive Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
54.5 mi
01h 04m
To Rock Creek
54.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Rock Creek.

  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

    89 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hueytown

    779 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Valley Road

    1203 ft · 24 sec · Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Warrior River Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Warrior River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lock 17 Road

    1683 ft · 34 sec · Lock 17 Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Park Road

    1075 ft · 53 sec · Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hancock Drive

    931 ft · 41 sec · Hancock Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
89.3 mi · 82%
I 20 West
8.52 mi · 8%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.4 mi · 4%
Warrior River Road
4.3 mi · 4%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Lock 17 Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

89 mi · 01h 38m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
01h 04m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Rock Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Rock Creek?

The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Montgomery and 54.3 miles from Rock Creek.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Rock Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 89.06 mi (143.33 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Rock Creek

#2 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates33.4770500, -87.0802700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Rock Creek (-87.08027, 33.47705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.08
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.54 $29.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.35 $32.71
Premium $4.63 $17.76 $35.52
Diesel $5.42 $20.79 $41.59

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Rock Creek. The current time is 12:07:59.

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.