Origin
Childersburg, AL
Night in Childersburg on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Childersburg, AL to Montgomery, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Childersburg, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Childersburg, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway Avenue, US 231, Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Broadway Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
36.5 miles from Childersburg, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 72.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 76 / 1st Street Southwest.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 31m 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: near the start (AL 76 / 1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 69.6 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AL 76 / 1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto AL 76 / 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway
Merge onto US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Upper Wetumpka Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Navigation decision point
5
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
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North Decatur Street
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
Navigation decision point
6
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Avenue | 54.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 231 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Federal Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Decatur Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway Avenue
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Childersburg, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on 8th Avenue Southwest
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
8th Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto AL 76
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
3
Turn left onto US 231; US 280
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 231; US 280
4
Take the exit onto US 231
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 231
5
Merge onto US 231; AL 21
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Rockford Highway
6
Continue on US 231; AL 21
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Federal Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Drive
9
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
439 ft
·
17 sec
·
Crestview Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Wetumpka Road
12
Continue on Columbus Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Columbus Street
13
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Decatur Street
14
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Decatur Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Trip Plan
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 36.5 miles from Childersburg, AL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 44m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Childersburg, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Childersburg, AL
This is one driving day of about 72.9 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Childersburg, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Broadway Avenue for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Childersburg, AL · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Childersburg, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Night in Montgomery on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Holtville, AL
36 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
34 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
1h 31m 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 Childersburg, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Avenue, US 231, Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Childersburg, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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 1h 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 76 / 1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 69.6 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Childersburg, AL to Montgomery, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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