How far is Tallassee, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Tallassee, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
33.19 mi
00h 33m
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
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.42 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Mon, May 25, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Tallassee
Mon, May 25, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallassee
2026-05-25T12:56
Arrive Montgomery
Mon, May 25, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tallassee
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 Tallassee
16.6 mi
00h 16m
To Montgomery
16.6 mi
00h 16m

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 Tallassee and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barnett Boulevard

    1772 ft · 41 sec · Barnett Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jordan Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jordan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tuckabatchee Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Tuckabatchee Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Street

    758 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on East South Street

    622 ft · 20 sec · East South Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Decatur Street

    803 ft · 21 sec · South Decatur Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  11. 11

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

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuckabatchee Road
31.3 mi · 94%
Jordan Avenue
0.97 mi · 3%
Barnett Boulevard
0.34 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.19 mi · 1%
South Decatur Street
0.15 mi
East South Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuckabatchee Road

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
00h 16m from Tallassee
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 16.6 miles from Tallassee and 16.6 miles from Montgomery.

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 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 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 Tallassee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

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 Tallassee and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.54 km).

Tallassee

#1 Tallassee

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

Population4,454
Coordinates32.5359700, -85.8932900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnett Boulevard (-85.893322, 32.535893)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

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
4.43 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.86
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Tallassee and Montgomery. The current time is 12:56:17.

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.