How far is Montgomery, AL from Tallassee, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Tallassee, AL is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
33.12 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.43 mi
42.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.43 mi
Kilometers
42.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.12 mi
Kilometers
53.3 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallassee
Mon, May 25, 2:25 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Mon, May 25, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-25T13:42
Arrive Tallassee
Mon, May 25, 2:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shorter
AL

Town

From Montgomery
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Tallassee
16.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 229 North: Tallassee

    1366 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Barnett Boulevard

    1923 ft · 1 min · Barnett Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Barnett Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · Barnett Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnett Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
24.6 mi · 74%
Barnett Boulevard
0.39 mi · 1%
AL 229 North
0.26 mi · 1%
South Union Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
00h 21m from Montgomery
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Montgomery and 16.6 miles from Tallassee.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallassee.

Stop Ideas Near Shorter

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

104 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Tallassee. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.54 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Tallassee

#2 Tallassee

City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.

Population4,454
Coordinates32.5359700, -85.8932900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Tallassee (-85.89329, 32.53597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.86
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.43 $8.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.98 $9.97
Premium $4.63 $5.41 $10.82
Diesel $5.42 $6.34 $12.67

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Tallassee. The current time is 13:42:16.

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.