How far is Rainsville, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Rainsville, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rainsville and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainsville and Montgomery.
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Start on Main Street West
3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street West
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Continue on Love Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road
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Take the ramp right
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
80.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3059 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street
909 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Arba Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street
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Turn right onto South Decatur Street
141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 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 Rainsville and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Love Road
Merge slight left
80.9 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rainsville to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Rainsville and 93.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Irondale
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rainsville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 149.28 mi (240.25 km).
#1 Rainsville
City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,149 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942500, -85.8477500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
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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