How far is Tillmans Corner, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Tillmans Corner, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
178.35 mi
02h 40m
Flight
164.98 mi
265.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.98 mi
Kilometers
265.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.35 mi
Kilometers
287.03 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Tillmans Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tillmans Corner
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tillmans Corner
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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Tillmans Corner
88 mi
01h 20m
To Montgomery
90.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tillmans Corner and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Three Notch-Kroner Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Three Notch-Kroner Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Government Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Government Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    168 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tillmans Corner 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Government Boulevard
173 mi · 97%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
South Decatur Street
0.37 mi
South Union Street
0.22 mi
Fairview Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Government Boulevard

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 01m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 20m from Tillmans Corner
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tillmans Corner to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Tillmans Corner and 90.3 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tillmans Corner and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 164.98 mi (265.51 km).

Tillmans Corner

#1 Tillmans Corner

Census designated place

Population17,398
Coordinates30.5901900, -88.1708400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.170394, 30.590333)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $23.82
Round trip
$47.64
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.82 $47.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.79 $53.58
Premium $4.63 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.42 $34.06 $68.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tillmans Corner and Montgomery. The current time is 00:16:46.

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.