How far is Reform, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Reform, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
134.49 mi
02h 23m
Flight
121.63 mi
195.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.63 mi
Kilometers
195.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.49 mi
Kilometers
216.44 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Reform
Sun, May 3, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reform
2026-05-03T05:13
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, May 3, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reform
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
Centreville
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

From Reform
67.3 mi
01h 11m
To Montgomery
67.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street South

    26 m · 6 sec · 1st Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    22.5 mi · 29 min · 1st Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on McFarland Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · McFarland Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    89 mi · 1 hr 55 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  23. 23

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
89 mi · 66%
1st Avenue East
22.5 mi · 17%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.42 mi · 6%
McFarland Boulevard
5.06 mi · 4%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
3.88 mi · 3%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

89 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
121.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
01h 11m from Reform
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reform and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Reform and 67.2 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reform and Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

5 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

39 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

50 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reform and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 121.63 mi (195.74 km).

Reform

#1 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street South (-88.015354, 33.378463)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.96 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.48 gal · 35.92 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.63 $21.92 $43.85
Diesel $5.42 $25.67 $51.33

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Reform and Montgomery. The current time is 05:13:32.

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.