Montgomery, Alabama to The Woodlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

563.3 miles 906.6 km · straight line
676 miles estimated 1087.9 km · driving distance
13h 36min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from The Woodlands?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to The Woodlands is 563.3 miles (906.6 km) as the crow flies. The Woodlands is located WSW of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676 miles, taking about 13h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama and The Woodlands in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Montgomery, Alabama and The Woodlands. 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 The Woodlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 36min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 19min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 41min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & The Woodlands

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients