Origin
Anniston, AL
Evening in Anniston on Sunday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anniston, AL to Montgomery, AL
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
110.4 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anniston, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Spanning 110.4 miles, the drive from Anniston to Montgomery is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, making this a cost-effective excursion through the Southeast. The route primarily utilizes AL 21, transitioning through Quintard Avenue and Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive to reach your destination. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable connection between these two Alabama cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.2 miles from Anniston, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel, as this route is heavily highway-focused with 90% of the travel occurring on main roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on AL 21, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 99.1 miles. This makes the drive feel focused and efficient rather than technical or winding. While you will navigate local transitions like Quintard Avenue near the start and Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive as you approach Montgomery, the overall personality of the road is steady and predictable. It is a practical path that prioritizes speed and directness over complex turns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 21 and Quintard Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Gurnee Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (AL 21 / Quintard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gurnee Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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AL 21 / Quintard Avenue
Turn right onto AL 21 / Quintard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
107 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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Upper Wetumpka Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Navigation decision point
5
109.2 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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North Decatur Street
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
Navigation decision point
6
110.4 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
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South Union Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 21 | 99.1 mi | 1h 56m |
| Quintard Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Quintard Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Federal Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Decatur Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 21
— 99.1 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anniston, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gurnee Avenue
3
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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West 10th Street
4
Turn right onto AL 21
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Quintard Avenue
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on AL 21
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Quintard Drive
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on AL 21
392 ft
·
8 sec
·
AL 21
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on AL 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 21
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on AL 21
98 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
AL 21
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Federal Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Drive
11
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
439 ft
·
17 sec
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Crestview Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Wetumpka Road
14
Continue on Columbus Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Columbus Street
15
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Decatur Street
16
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Decatur Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Trip Plan
Since the entire trip is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure you maintain a smooth pace, especially when navigating the transition onto Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you should plan your own breaks for fuel or rest based on your personal comfort. Keep in mind that since the longest stretch is nearly 100 miles on AL 21, you should make sure your tank is sufficiently filled before leaving Anniston to avoid unnecessary stops. Taking advantage of the short distance allows you to arrive in Montgomery with plenty of daylight left for your plans.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Anniston, AL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anniston, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anniston, AL
This is one driving day of about 110.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anniston, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on AL 21 for about 99.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.2 mi from Anniston, AL · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Anniston, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before AL 21 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.
Arriving in Montgomery, AL
The final approach into Montgomery, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montgomery, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.88 one way
$33.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
| premium | $4.61 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Montgomery, AL
Evening in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anniston, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 110.4 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 21, Quintard Avenue, Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.2 miles from Anniston, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (AL 21 / Quintard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Anniston, AL to Montgomery, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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