Jefferson City to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

540.3 miles 869.6 km · straight line
648.4 miles estimated 1043.5 km · driving distance
13h 3min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
141° SE bearing direction

How far is Jefferson City from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Jefferson City to Montgomery, Alabama is 540.3 miles (869.6 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SE of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.4 miles, taking about 13h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 3min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 40min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 58min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jefferson City & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients