How far is Trinity, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Trinity, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
177.27 mi
02h 47m
Flight
161.3 mi
259.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.3 mi
Kilometers
259.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.27 mi
Kilometers
285.29 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinity
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trinity
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
Homewood
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Trinity
88.4 mi
01h 23m
To Montgomery
88.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Trinity and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lile Street

    34 m · 11 sec · Lile Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Seneca Drive

    80 m · 13 sec · North Seneca Drive

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Old Trinity Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Old Trinity Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest

    1342 ft · 27 sec · McEntire Lane Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gordon Terry Parkway

    49 m · 9 sec · Gordon Terry Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67

    699 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 67 South

    132 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Beltline Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Beltline Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Point Mallard Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 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 Trinity and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
94.6 mi · 53%
I-65 South
67.5 mi · 38%
Beltline Road
5 mi · 3%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.2 mi · 2%
Old Trinity Road
3.07 mi · 2%
I 85 North
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homewood
01h 23m from Trinity
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trinity and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Trinity and 88.9 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Homewood

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

5 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

67 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trinity and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 161.3 mi (259.58 km).

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#1 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,095
Coordinates34.6067600, -87.0883500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Lile Street (-87.088327, 34.606902)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.41
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.71 $47.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.66 $53.32
Premium $4.63 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.42 $33.90 $67.80

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 Trinity and Montgomery. The current time is 00:53:00.

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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.