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Location & Transportation

Monroe County, located in beautiful southwestern Alabama, stretches over 1,026-square-miles, making it the state’s ninth largest county. Imbued with a deep heritage, the county is also home to scores of winsome natural wonders. The area’s backdrop is distinguished by billowing hills, expansive meadows, hardwood forests, pastureland, a number of lakes and the Alabama River’s flowing waters bordering the county on the west.

The county’s ideal location puts it within 85 miles of Mobile, Montgomery — the state’s capital — and Pensacola, Florida. Other cities, such as Birmingham, Alabama (162 miles), New Orleans, Louisiana (231 miles) and Atlanta, Georgia (261 miles), are also situated only a few hours away.

Residents, visitors and businesses all exploit Monroe County’s convenient locale, with Monroeville located along U.S. Highway 84, “The El Camino Corridor” – a 1,729-mile east/west route linking Brunswick, Georgia with El Paso, Texas. Monroeville is a quick 26-mile drive from Interstate 65.

The Alabama River winds along Monroe County’s western border, providing adequate water transport for local industry. The river is a deep, navigable body that is open to barge transport traffic and offers a connection to the Port of Mobile — one of the largest deepwater ports in the nation’s southeastern section.

Two major trucking companies are based in Monroeville, providing transportation services to regional industries. Truck-to-rail facilities are available in the city as well, while two independent shortline railroads serve the entire county.

Located within 10 minutes of downtown Monroeville, the Monroe County Airport is equipped with a 6,100-foot paved and lighted runway, accommodating corporate aircraft and charter flights. Hangar and fueling facilities are available for use by industry and private owners, and air charter services are made available through airport-based companies.

Commercial flights for those traveling to farther destinations can be accessed within two hours at the Mobile and Montgomery Regional airports. Flights, arriving and departing, are scheduled daily.