How far is Montgomery, AL from Piedmont, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Piedmont, AL is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Piedmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Piedmont.
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Start on South Union Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Union Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
743 ft · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Turn right onto Crestview Street
589 ft · 14 sec · Crestview Street
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Turn left onto Federal Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Drive
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
86.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1097 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
62 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway
1170 ft · 25 sec · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 78
146 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto DeArmanville Road
2426 ft · 46 sec · DeArmanville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on DeArmanville Road
2 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road
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Continue on Old Choccolocco Road
3084 ft · 1 min · Old Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto Erickton Drive
111 m · 18 sec · Erickton Drive
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Turn right onto Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto State Route 9
13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Avenue North
18 m · 3 sec · Center Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Piedmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wetumpka Highway
Continue straight
86.7 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Piedmont?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Montgomery and 67.5 miles from Piedmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 114.77 mi (184.7 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piedmont
City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245500, -85.6113500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piedmont (-85.61135, 33.92455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.32 | $40.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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