How far is Riverside, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Riverside, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Montgomery.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.9 mi · 49 min
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
89 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Riverside and Montgomery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight right
89 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Riverside and 74.2 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Alabaster
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 Alabaster.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Marion, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 118.04 mi (189.97 km).
#1 Riverside
Town in St.
| Population | 2,376 |
| Coordinates | 34.0676000, -86.4933200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
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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