How far is Montgomery, AL from Pleasant Grove, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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
51.93 mi
01h 09m
Flight
47.94 mi
77.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.94 mi
Kilometers
77.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.93 mi
Kilometers
83.57 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-18T11:24
Arrive Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM CDT
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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Montgomery
26 mi
00h 34m
To Pleasant Grove
25.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Pleasant Grove.

  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 right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 31, 22: Clanton

    678 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    11.7 mi · 18 min · 7th Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Concordia Street

    1515 ft · 42 sec · Concordia Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 50

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 50

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
34.1 mi · 66%
7th Street South
11.7 mi · 22%
County Road 50
3.03 mi · 6%
Franklin Street
1.5 mi · 3%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 2%
Concordia Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

33.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
00h 34m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Pleasant Grove?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Montgomery and 25.9 miles from Pleasant Grove.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 47.94 mi (77.16 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Grove

#2 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Pleasant Grove (-86.79471, 32.92179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.79 $15.59
Premium $4.63 $8.46 $16.93
Diesel $5.42 $9.91 $19.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Pleasant Grove. The current time is 11:24:33.

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.