How far is Montgomery, AL from Troy, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Troy, AL is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
47.24 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.12 mi
69.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.12 mi
Kilometers
69.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.24 mi
Kilometers
76.03 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Fri, May 1, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Fri, May 1, 12:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-01T10:14
Arrive Troy
Fri, May 1, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Matthews
AL

Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA

From Montgomery
23.7 mi
00h 30m
To Troy
23.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    42 m · 3 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Orion Street

    533 ft · 12 sec · Orion Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 21 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 39 sec · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
39.2 mi · 83%
Trojan Way
1.55 mi · 3%
I-85 North
1.49 mi · 3%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Carter Hill Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue on Troy Highway

34.7 mi · 00h 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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
00h 30m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montgomery and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Montgomery and 23.6 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montgomery and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Matthews

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

31 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

97 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Troy. Straight-line distance: 43.12 mi (69.4 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.65
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.32 $12.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.11 $14.23
Premium $4.63 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $5.42 $9.04 $18.09

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Troy. The current time is 10:14:31.

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.