How far is Montgomery, AL from Pisgah, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Pisgah, AL is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.82 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.68 mi
44.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.82 mi
Kilometers
56.03 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pisgah
Sat, Nov 7, 2:06 PM CST
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, Nov 7, 3:00 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-11-07T13:13
Arrive Pisgah
Sat, Nov 7, 2:06 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Montgomery
17.4 mi
00h 26m
To Pisgah
17.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    42 m · 3 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

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

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Troy Highway

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Troy Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Moore Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Moore Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meriwether Trail

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Meriwether Trail

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 94

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 94

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gardner Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pisgah Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Pisgah Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pisgah Road

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
22.1 mi · 63%
Meriwether Trail
2.84 mi · 8%
Moore Road
2.11 mi · 6%
Gardner Road
1.69 mi · 5%
I-85 North
1.49 mi · 4%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue on Troy Highway

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
00h 26m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Pisgah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Montgomery and 17.4 miles from Pisgah.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Pisgah. Straight-line distance: 27.68 mi (44.55 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

Pisgah is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9968200, -86.1182900
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Pisgah (-86.11829, 31.99682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $4.51 $9.02
Mid-grade $4.15 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.55 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.82 $7.16 $14.32

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Pisgah. The current time is 13:13:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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