How far is Montgomery, AL from Fleta, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Fleta, AL is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
20.79 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.03 mi
29.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.03 mi
Kilometers
29.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.79 mi
Kilometers
33.46 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fleta
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-15T03:12
Arrive Fleta
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Montgomery
10.4 mi
00h 19m
To Fleta
10.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    828 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2014 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    988 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mobile Highway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Mobile Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pettus Road

    3.9 mi · 15 min · Pettus Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Union Academy Ada Road

    21 m · 3 sec · Union Academy Ada Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Academy Ada Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Highway
8.19 mi · 39%
I 65 South
7.33 mi · 35%
Pettus Road
3.86 mi · 19%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 5%
I-65 South
0.23 mi · 1%
South Union Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mobile Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mobile Highway

8.19 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
00h 19m from Montgomery
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Fleta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Montgomery and 10.4 miles from Fleta.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Fleta.

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hayneville, 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 Hayneville.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

69 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Fleta. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fleta

Fleta is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.1095900, -86.3521900
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Fleta (-86.35219, 32.10959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.53
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.76 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.11 $6.22
Premium $4.63 $3.38 $6.75
Diesel $5.42 $3.95 $7.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Fleta. The current time is 03:12:19.

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.