How far is Montgomery, AL from Valley, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Valley, AL is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.47 mi
01h 28m
Flight
72.32 mi
116.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.32 mi
Kilometers
116.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.47 mi
Kilometers
126.29 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Tuskegee
AL

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
39.2 mi
00h 44m
To Valley
39.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 208: Valley, Huguley

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fob James Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Fob James Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 23rd Boulevard West

    824 ft · 40 sec · 23rd Boulevard West

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 55th Street West

    1174 ft · 52 sec · 55th Street West

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 55th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
75.5 mi · 96%
Fob James Drive
2.39 mi · 3%
55th Street West
0.22 mi
CR 208
0.21 mi
23rd Boulevard West
0.16 mi
South Union Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuskegee
00h 44m from Montgomery
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Montgomery and 39.3 miles from Valley.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

61 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Valley. Straight-line distance: 72.32 mi (116.39 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Valley

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,077
Coordinates32.8187400, -85.1793900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Valley (-85.17939, 32.81874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.49 $20.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.80 $23.59
Premium $4.63 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $5.42 $15.00 $30.00

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 Valley. The current time is 02:16:46.

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.