Columbus, Ohio to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.3 miles 893.7 km · straight line
658.7 miles actual route 1060.1 km · driving distance
12h 19min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Montgomery, Alabama is 555.3 miles (893.7 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.7 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Montgomery, Alabama. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 19min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 47min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 1min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM