Montgomery, Alabama to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

276.6 miles 445.1 km · straight line
345.7 miles estimated 556.4 km · driving distance
6h 57min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to Oak Ridge is 276.6 miles (445.1 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located NNE of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 345.7 miles, taking about 6h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Montgomery, Alabama and Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 57min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 20min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 36min $41–$121* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients