How far is Saks, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Saks, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
116.79 mi
02h 17m
Flight
95.81 mi
154.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.81 mi
Kilometers
154.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.79 mi
Kilometers
187.95 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, May 24, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Saks
Sun, May 24, 8:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saks
2026-05-24T16:09
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, May 24, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saks
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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Saks
56.7 mi
01h 08m
To Montgomery
60.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 42nd Street

    72 m · 13 sec · West 42nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Skyline Drive

    1176 ft · 52 sec · Skyline Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Old Gadsden Highway

    2997 ft · 58 sec · Old Gadsden Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Noble Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Noble Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    925 ft · 30 sec · East 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Quintard Avenue

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Quintard Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Quintard Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Quintard Drive

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    120 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    97.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Federal Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Crestview Street

    134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Decatur Street

    1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  20. 20

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saks 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quintard Drive
101 mi · 86%
Quintard Avenue
3.62 mi · 3%
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.44 mi · 2%
Upper Wetumpka Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Noble Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Federal Drive
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Quintard Drive

Continue straight

97.8 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 08m from Saks
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saks and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Saks and 60.1 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saks and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saks and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 95.81 mi (154.19 km).

Saks

#1 Saks

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population10,744
Coordinates33.6987100, -85.8396900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: West 42nd Street (-85.839691, 33.698597)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.55 $35.09
Premium $4.63 $19.06 $38.11
Diesel $5.42 $22.31 $44.62

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saks and Montgomery. The current time is 16:09:13.

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.