How far is Montgomery, AL from Coosada, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Coosada, AL is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Coosada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Coosada.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 143 North: Millbrook, Coosada
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Coosada Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Coosada Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coosada Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Coosada.
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 straight
4.27 mi · 00h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Coosada?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 6.2 miles from Montgomery and 6.2 miles from Coosada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coosada.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Coosada. Straight-line distance: 9.24 mi (14.87 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coosada
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 32.4979100, -86.3313600 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coosada (-86.33136, 32.49791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
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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