Origin
Dadeville, AL
Afternoon in Dadeville on Sunday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dadeville, AL to Montgomery, AL
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dadeville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dadeville, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Stillwaters Highway, Tuskegee-Franklin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 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
30.6 miles from Dadeville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Dadeville, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Cusseta Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Cusseta Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Cusseta Street
Turn left onto West Cusseta Street
Navigation decision point
7
60.6 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Union Street
7
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
60.9 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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South Decatur Street
Turn left onto South Decatur Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
61.1 mi into trip
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~1h 27m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 30.7 mi | 33m |
| Stillwaters Highway | 25 mi | 43m |
| Tuskegee-Franklin Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Tallassee Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Winnie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cusseta Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 30.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dadeville, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on AL 49
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Broadnax Street
2
Turn left onto West Cusseta Street
268 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Cusseta Street
3
Turn left onto North Tallassee Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Tallassee Street
4
Continue on AL 49
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Stillwaters Highway
5
Continue on AL 49
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuskegee-Franklin Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
7
Merge onto I 85
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 1
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
236 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on East South Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto South Decatur Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Decatur Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
14
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 30.6 miles from Dadeville, AL, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 61.1 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.6 miles or 53m 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 16m
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 Dadeville, 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 Dadeville, AL
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dadeville, 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 I 85 for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Dadeville, AL · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Dadeville, 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.
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
$9.34 one way
$18.68 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| premium | $4.61 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
3 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 27m 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 Dadeville, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Stillwaters Highway, Tuskegee-Franklin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Dadeville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.34 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Cusseta Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dadeville, AL to Montgomery, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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