How far is Montgomery, AL from Stevenson, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Stevenson, AL is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
223.31 mi
04h 13m
Flight
174.88 mi
281.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.88 mi
Kilometers
281.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.31 mi
Kilometers
359.38 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:34 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
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Montgomery
111.7 mi
02h 06m
To Stevenson
111.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 72

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · John T Reid Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 117: Stevenson

    1316 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    30 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
80.9 mi · 36%
I-65 North
78.5 mi · 35%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 8%
John T Reid Parkway
16.8 mi · 8%
Tammy Little Drive
12.6 mi · 6%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-59 North

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 27m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
02h 06m from Montgomery
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Stevenson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Montgomery and 111.5 miles from Stevenson.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.84 one way or $59.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Stevenson.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Stevenson. Straight-line distance: 174.88 mi (281.44 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Stevenson

City in Alabama

Population1,896
Coordinates34.8686900, -85.8394200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Stevenson (-85.83942, 34.86869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.83 L · about $29.84
Round trip
$59.68
15.76 gal · 59.66 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.84 $59.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.56 $67.12
Premium $4.63 $36.45 $72.89
Diesel $5.42 $42.67 $85.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Stevenson. The current time is 20:53:37.

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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.