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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.02 mi
02h 35m
Flight
89.65 mi
144.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.65 mi
Kilometers
144.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.02 mi
Kilometers
170.63 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasville
Sat, May 30, 8:12 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-30T05:37
Arrive Thomasville
Sat, May 30, 8:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Ridgeville
AL

Town of the United States

From Montgomery
53 mi
01h 17m
To Thomasville
53.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    11 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    43.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Camden Bypass

    20.1 mi · 30 min · Camden Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left

    69 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    1625 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selma
23.6 mi · 22%
Camden Bypass
20.1 mi · 19%
State Route 5
9.47 mi · 9%
I 65 South
3.89 mi · 4%
Broad Street
3.44 mi · 3%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

43.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
01h 17m from Montgomery
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Camden, AL

42 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

57 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

66 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Thomasville, AL

85 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 89.65 mi (144.28 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Thomasville

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

Population3,766
Coordinates31.9134900, -87.7358400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Thomasville (-87.73584, 31.91349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.16 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.48 gal · 28.32 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Thomasville. The current time is 05:37:03.

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.