How far is Montgomery, AL from West Blocton, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to West Blocton, AL is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.87 mi
01h 53m
Flight
70.67 mi
113.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.67 mi
Kilometers
113.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.87 mi
Kilometers
133.37 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Blocton
Mon, May 4, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Mon, May 4, 6:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-04T02:52
Arrive West Blocton
Mon, May 4, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Billingsley
AL

Town located in Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
41.4 mi
00h 56m
To West Blocton
41.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and West Blocton.

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cobbs Ford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Birmingham Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 5

    637 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 5

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cahaba River Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hickory Road

    122 m · 23 sec · Hickory Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Azalea Lane

    8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hickory Road

    614 ft · 27 sec · Hickory Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cobbs Ford Road
59.6 mi · 72%
I-65 North
7.58 mi · 9%
State Route 5
5.67 mi · 7%
Birmingham Road
5 mi · 6%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Cahaba River Drive
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cobbs Ford Road

Continue straight

58.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billingsley
00h 56m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near West Blocton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to West Blocton?

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Billingsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Montgomery and 41.4 miles from West Blocton.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near West Blocton.

Stop Ideas Near Billingsley

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

40 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

52 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

54 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

56 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and West Blocton. Straight-line distance: 70.67 mi (113.73 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
West Blocton

#2 West Blocton

Town

Population1,228
Coordinates33.1181700, -87.1250000
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: West Blocton (-87.125, 33.11817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and West Blocton. The current time is 02:52:49.

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.