How far is Orange Beach, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Orange Beach, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Beach and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Beach and Montgomery.
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Start on Bay Circle
789 ft · 36 sec · Bay Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
1121 ft · 19 sec · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
38 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Turn right onto Foley Beach Expressway
13.9 mi · 20 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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Turn slight right
157 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
34.4 mi · 49 min
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Continue on Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
131.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
938 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1949 ft · 43 sec · South Decatur Street
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Continue on South Union Street
1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange Beach and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Orange Beach and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange Beach to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Repton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Orange Beach and 95.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.56 one way or $51.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Orange Beach and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Repton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Repton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange Beach and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 161.72 mi (260.26 km).
#1 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.55 | $73.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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