How far is Taylor, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Taylor, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.2 mi
00h 37m
Flight
27.32 mi
43.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.2 mi
Kilometers
53.43 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
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM 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 Taylor
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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Taylor
15.6 mi
00h 18m
To Montgomery
17.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meriwether Trail

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Ramer Grady Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Ramer Grady Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ramer Grady Road

    1010 ft · 35 sec · Ramer Grady Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Hance Mill Road

    563 ft · 11 sec · Hance Mill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto United States Highway 331

    7.6 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 331

  7. 7

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East South Boulevard

    2698 ft · 52 sec · East South Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Norman Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Norman Bridge Road
8.78 mi · 26%
United States Highway 331
7.6 mi · 23%
Ramer Grady Road
4.17 mi · 13%
Meriwether Trail
2.52 mi · 8%
South Court Street
1.96 mi · 6%
East South Boulevard
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 331

Turn right onto United States Highway 331

7.6 mi · 00h 11m

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
+5.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
00h 18m from Taylor
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Taylor and 17.6 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 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 $4.63 one way or $9.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Camden, AL

115 mi away
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.97 km).

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#1 Taylor

Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9754300, -86.2333000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriwether Trail (-86.233283, 31.975387)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.25
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.63 $9.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.18 $10.36
Premium $4.84 $5.66 $11.31
Diesel $5.93 $6.94 $13.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Montgomery. The current time is 21:09:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.