How far is Montgomery, AL from Whitesboro, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Whitesboro, AL is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.76 mi
02h 58m
Flight
124.85 mi
200.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.85 mi
Kilometers
200.92 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.76 mi
Kilometers
252.28 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 8:50 PM CST
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, Nov 8, 11:48 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-11-08T17:51
Arrive Whitesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 8:50 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM CST
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
Indian Springs Village
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

From Montgomery
78.4 mi
01h 29m
To Whitesboro
78.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 211: Noccalula Falls Park

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Noccalula Parkway

    2527 ft · 50 sec · Noccalula Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bruton Gap Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Bruton Gap Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Duck Springs Road

    2540 ft · 54 sec · Duck Springs Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Leeth Gap Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Leeth Gap Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Whitesboro Road

    65 m · 9 sec · Whitesboro Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitesboro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
78.5 mi · 50%
I-59 North
50.3 mi · 32%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 11%
Leeth Gap Road
4.94 mi · 3%
Bruton Gap Road
2.2 mi · 1%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs Village
01h 29m from Montgomery
Leave By
12:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Whitesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Indian Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Montgomery and 78.4 miles from Whitesboro.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Whitesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs Village, 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 Indian Springs Village.

RAIL

Birmingham

18 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

59 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Whitesboro. Straight-line distance: 124.85 mi (200.92 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1634300, -86.0694200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Whitesboro (-86.06942, 34.16343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.94 L · about $20.15
Round trip
$40.29
11.06 gal · 41.88 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $20.15 $40.29
Mid-grade $4.13 $22.82 $45.63
Premium $4.53 $25.06 $50.11
Diesel $5.80 $32.08 $64.16

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Whitesboro. The current time is 17:51:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.