How far is Moody, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Moody, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
104.63 mi
01h 33m
Flight
85.3 mi
137.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.3 mi
Kilometers
137.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.63 mi
Kilometers
168.38 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 25, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moody
2026-04-25T07:55
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Apr 25, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moody
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Moody
52.3 mi
00h 46m
To Montgomery
52.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Drive

    768 ft · 35 sec · Daniel Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    1031 ft · 32 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moody Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

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

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 76%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.8 mi · 12%
I 20 West
7.04 mi · 7%
Moody Parkway
2.12 mi · 2%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 46m from Moody
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moody and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Moody and 52.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moody and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moody and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 85.3 mi (137.28 km).

Moody

#1 Moody

City in St.

Population13,292
Coordinates33.5909400, -86.4908200
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Daniel Drive (-86.490819, 33.590985)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.98 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
7.38 gal · 27.96 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.72 $31.43
Premium $4.63 $17.07 $34.13
Diesel $5.42 $19.98 $39.96

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Moody and Montgomery. The current time is 07:55:54.

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.