How far is Prospect, LA from Montgomery, LA?

The driving distance from Prospect, LA to Montgomery, LA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.28 mi
00h 37m
Flight
28.07 mi
45.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.28 mi
Kilometers
55.17 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Prospect
Tue, May 5, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prospect
2026-05-05T06:09
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 5, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Prospect
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Colfax
LA

Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.

From Prospect
15.6 mi
00h 18m
To Montgomery
18.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1108 ft · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1274 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 1241

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 1241

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 1241

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 1241

  5. 5

    Turn right

    25.9 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    80 m · 9 sec · Caddo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bienville Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Bienville Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bienville Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 1241
2.91 mi · 9%
Highway 1241
1.89 mi · 6%
Caddo Street
0.05 mi
Bienville Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

25.9 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
00h 18m from Prospect
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Prospect and Mostly Cloudy near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Prospect and 18.6 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.17 km).

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#1 Prospect

Prospect is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.4504600, -92.4876400
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population716
Coordinates31.6673900, -92.8907100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: US 167 South (-92.487775, 31.450446)
End: Bienville Street (-92.890648, 31.667461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.16
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.58 $9.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.15 $10.31
Premium $4.63 $5.60 $11.19
Diesel $5.42 $6.55 $13.10

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 Louisiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Prospect and Montgomery. The current time is 06:09:18.

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.