How far is Alexander City, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander City and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City and Montgomery.
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Start on Court Square
89 m · 15 sec · Court Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
48 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Lee Street
828 ft · 19 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
28 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2811 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
74 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lee Street
2913 ft · 51 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on Rockford Highway
8.8 mi · 13 min · Rockford Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Central Plank Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road
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Continue on Old Central Plank Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road
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Continue on Central Plank Road
2321 ft · 39 sec · Central Plank Road
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Federal Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto North Decatur Street
1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander City and Montgomery.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Plank Road
Continue on Central Plank Road
14.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eclectic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Alexander City and 27.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Eclectic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.9 km).
#1 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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