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

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.87 mi
00h 57m
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
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.13 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Pleasant Grove
26 mi
00h 28m
To Montgomery
31.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 50

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 50

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Street West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street West

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Concordia Street

    1515 ft · 44 sec · Concordia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concordia Street
34.3 mi · 59%
County Road 50
3.03 mi · 5%
Franklin Street West
1.5 mi · 3%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Arba Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Concordia Street

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
00h 28m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 Pleasant Grove and 31.8 miles from Montgomery.

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 9.8 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pleasant Grove and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 47.94 mi (77.16 km).

Pleasant Grove

#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.794741, 32.921796)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.45
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.73 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.63 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $5.42 $11.05 $22.09

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 Pleasant Grove and Montgomery. The current time is 09:46:22.

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.