Cities Near Montgomery
Cities near Montgomery, Alabama: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Auburn, Columbus, Hoover. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Montgomery, Alabama is Auburn, about 51 mi (81 km) away — roughly 1 hr 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 51 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Columbus | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hoover | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Birmingham | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tuscaloosa | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dothan | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Albany | 137 mi / 220 km | 3 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| East Pensacola Heights | 144 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Atlanta | 146 mi / 235 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Smyrna | 147 mi / 237 km | 3 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Montgomery
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Auburn, Columbus, Hoover, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Montgomery
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Albany, East Pensacola Heights, Atlanta, Smyrna. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Montgomery include Auburn, Columbus, Hoover, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa. The closest is Auburn, about 51 miles (81 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.