Columbia, Missouri to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

565.9 miles 910.8 km · straight line
679.2 miles estimated 1093 km · driving distance
13h 40min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Montgomery, Alabama is 565.9 miles (910.8 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 679.2 miles, taking about 13h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Montgomery, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Missouri to Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 40min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 24min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 46min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients