Montgomery, Alabama to Natchez: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304 miles 489.2 km · straight line
380 miles estimated 611.5 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from Natchez?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to Natchez is 304 miles (489.2 km) as the crow flies. Natchez is located W of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama and Natchez in Mississippi.

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 Montgomery, Alabama and Natchez. 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 Montgomery, Alabama to Natchez

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & Natchez

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
Natchez
31.56°N, 91.40°W
America/Chicago
66m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients