How far is Montgomery, AL from Tuskegee, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Tuskegee, AL is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.22 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.75 mi
57.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.22 mi
Kilometers
66.34 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sun, Apr 26, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-26T13:26
Arrive Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Shorter
AL

Town

From Montgomery
20.6 mi
00h 24m
To Tuskegee
20.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Notasulga Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Notasulga Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    1329 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Water Street

    769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
37.3 mi · 90%
Notasulga Road
2.53 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Wright Street
0.28 mi · 1%
AL 81
0.26 mi · 1%
East Water Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
00h 24m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Montgomery and 20.6 miles from Tuskegee.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

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 Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.53 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

#2 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.22 $12.44
Premium $4.63 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.42 $7.91 $15.81

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Tuskegee. The current time is 13:26:57.

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.