How far is Montgomery, AL from Thomasville, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Thomasville, AL is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Thomasville.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
11 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
43.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Camden Bypass
20.1 mi · 30 min · Camden Bypass
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Turn left
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
1625 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Thomasville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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43.8 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Montgomery and 53.1 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 89.65 mi (144.28 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasville
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,766 |
| Coordinates | 31.9134900, -87.7358400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-87.73584, 31.91349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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