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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Academy Lane
46 m · 10 sec · Academy Lane
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Turn left
105 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Deatsville Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Deatsville Highway
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Continue on Deatsville Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Deatsville Highway
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3059 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street
909 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Arba Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street
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Turn right onto South Decatur Street
141 m · 12 sec · 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 Deatsville 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deatsville and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).
#1 Deatsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,243 |
| Coordinates | 32.6081900, -86.3958100 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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