Detroit to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Detroit to Montgomery, Alabama is 710.4 miles (1143.3 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 809.4 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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.