How far is Piedmont, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piedmont and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Montgomery.
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Start on Center Avenue North
18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 9
13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto Erickton Drive
111 m · 20 sec · Erickton Drive
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Turn right onto Old Choccolocco Road
3084 ft · 59 sec · Old Choccolocco Road
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Continue on DeArmanville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
43 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp left
726 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway
121 m · 8 sec · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston
942 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Quintard Drive
1648 ft · 37 sec · Quintard Drive
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Continue straight
120 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
97.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Federal Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto North Decatur Street
1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont and Montgomery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Quintard Drive
Continue straight
97.8 mi · 01h 55m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piedmont to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 67.8 miles from Piedmont and 70.6 miles from Montgomery.
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 23.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montgomery.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 114.77 mi (184.7 km).
#1 Piedmont
City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245500, -85.6113500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
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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