How far is Deatsville, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Deatsville, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.13 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.59 mi
28.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.84 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Deatsville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deatsville
2026-04-22T20:18
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deatsville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Deatsville
11 mi
00h 13m
To Montgomery
13.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deatsville and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deatsville and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Lane

    46 m · 10 sec · Academy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    105 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Deatsville Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Deatsville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Deatsville Highway

    6 mi · 11 min · Deatsville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deatsville and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deatsville Highway
7.5 mi · 31%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 3%
Arba Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Court Street
0.17 mi · 1%
South Decatur Street
0.09 mi
Winnie Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.9 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
00h 13m from Deatsville
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deatsville and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deatsville to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Deatsville and 13.1 miles from Montgomery.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deatsville and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbrook.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deatsville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).

Deatsville

#1 Deatsville

Town of the United States

Population1,243
Coordinates32.6081900, -86.3958100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Lane (-86.395831, 32.608193)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.22 $6.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.62 $7.24
Premium $4.63 $3.93 $7.86
Diesel $5.42 $4.60 $9.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Deatsville and Montgomery. The current time is 20:18:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.