How far is Ozark, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Ozark, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
80.9 mi
01h 28m
Flight
73.69 mi
118.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.69 mi
Kilometers
118.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.9 mi
Kilometers
130.19 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Ozark
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM 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
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Ozark
40.5 mi
00h 44m
To Montgomery
40.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    771 ft · 26 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Andrews Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Andrews Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US 231 North: Troy

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  22. 22

    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 Ozark 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
23 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 231 North
74.5 mi · 92%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 2%
East Andrews Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Mc Gehee Road
0.75 mi · 1%
East Fairview Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 231 North

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 44m from Ozark
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ozark and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Ozark and 40.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 73.69 mi (118.59 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population14,139
Coordinates31.4590600, -85.6404900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broad Street (-85.640476, 31.458993)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.63 $13.23 $26.46
Diesel $5.42 $15.49 $30.97

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 Ozark and Montgomery. The current time is 21:51:28.

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.