How far is Montgomery, AL from Saks, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Saks, AL is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
112.93 mi
02h 23m
Flight
95.81 mi
154.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.81 mi
Kilometers
154.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.93 mi
Kilometers
181.74 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saks
Sun, May 24, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, May 24, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-24T16:59
Arrive Saks
Sun, May 24, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
56.5 mi
01h 11m
To Saks
56.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    743 ft · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crestview Street

    589 ft · 14 sec · Crestview Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Wetumpka Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    925 ft · 30 sec · East 22nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Noble Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Noble Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Gadsden Highway

    2997 ft · 58 sec · Old Gadsden Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1176 ft · 57 sec · Skyline Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 42nd Street

    72 m · 10 sec · West 42nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 42nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wetumpka Highway
104 mi · 92%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
1.99 mi · 2%
Upper Wetumpka Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Noble Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Federal Drive
1.33 mi · 1%
South Union Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wetumpka Highway

Continue straight

86.7 mi · 01h 41m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 11m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Montgomery and 56.4 miles from Saks.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saks.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Saks. Straight-line distance: 95.81 mi (154.19 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Saks

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population10,744
Coordinates33.6987100, -85.8396900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Saks (-85.83969, 33.69871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.63 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.42 $21.55 $43.10

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Saks. The current time is 16:59:32.

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.