How far is Montgomery, AL from Semmes, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Semmes, AL is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
172.11 mi
03h 12m
Flight
159.2 mi
256.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.2 mi
Kilometers
256.21 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.11 mi
Kilometers
276.98 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 16, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-15T23:44
Arrive Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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
86.1 mi
01h 36m
To Semmes
86 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newburn Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newburn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Schillinger Road North

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North

  14. 14

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moffett Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wulff Road

    67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
158 mi · 92%
Industrial Parkway
7.12 mi · 4%
Moffett Road
2.31 mi · 1%
Schillinger Road North
2.06 mi · 1%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Newburn Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
159.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 36m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Semmes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 86.1 miles from Montgomery and 86 miles from Semmes.

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

The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Semmes.

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
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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 Semmes. Straight-line distance: 159.2 mi (256.21 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Semmes

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,736
Coordinates30.7782400, -88.2591700
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Semmes (-88.25917, 30.77824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $22.99
Round trip
$45.97
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.99 $45.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.63 $28.07 $56.15
Diesel $5.42 $32.87 $65.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Semmes. The current time is 23:44:24.

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.