How far is Vandiver, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Vandiver, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.08 mi
01h 33m
Flight
77.27 mi
124.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.27 mi
Kilometers
124.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.08 mi
Kilometers
153.02 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM CDT
Return by in Vandiver
Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandiver
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandiver
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Vandiver
47.3 mi
00h 46m
To Montgomery
47.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°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 Vandiver and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 25

    22 m · 3 sec · Highway 25

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Road

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Bear Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 280

    918 ft · 31 sec · County Road 280

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 11

    9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 52

    1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 52

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  15. 15

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

    57 m · 4 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 Vandiver 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 52
71.7 mi · 75%
Bear Creek Road
11.8 mi · 12%
County Road 11
9.3 mi · 10%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Arba Street
0.39 mi
County Road 280
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 52

Merge slight left

70.3 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 46m from Vandiver
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vandiver and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Vandiver and 47.7 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.25 one way or $26.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandiver and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 77.27 mi (124.35 km).

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#1 Vandiver

Vandiver is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4706600, -86.5133200
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 25 (-86.513303, 33.470776)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $13.25
Round trip
$26.49
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.25 $26.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.84 $29.67
Premium $4.84 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.93 $19.88 $39.76

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 Vandiver and Montgomery. The current time is 16:23:11.

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.