How far is Vernon, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Vernon, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Montgomery.
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Start on Columbus Avenue Northeast
2826 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Company B Street
146 m · 30 sec · Company B Street
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Temple Avenue South
7.5 mi · 11 min · Temple Avenue South
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
985 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn slight right
68 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
89 mi · 1 hr 55 min · McFarland Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road
1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road
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Take the exit right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3059 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street
909 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Arba Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street
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Turn right onto South Decatur Street
141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
McFarland Boulevard East
Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
89 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Vernon and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Vernon and 80.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernon and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Coaling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coaling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 142.12 mi (228.72 km).
#1 Vernon
City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 33.7570500, -88.1089200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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