Fort Myers to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.7 miles 768.8 km · straight line
573.3 miles estimated 922.6 km · driving distance
11h 32min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Fort Myers to Montgomery, Alabama is 477.7 miles (768.8 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located NNW of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.3 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers in Florida and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 32min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 50min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 57min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Myers & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients