Origin
Fayetteville, AL
Night in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
11:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AL to Montgomery, AL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway, 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 $10.77 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
35.7 miles from Fayetteville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 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 Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 37m 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 (Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 68 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.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway
Turn left onto Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway
Merge onto US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
68 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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Upper Wetumpka Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Navigation decision point
5
70.1 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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North Decatur Street
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
Navigation decision point
6
71.3 mi into trip
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~1h 37m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Avenue | 54.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway | 8.1 mi | 19m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 231 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Federal Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Decatur 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 Fayetteville, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on Childersburg Fayetteville Highway
61 ft
·
5 sec
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Childersburg Fayetteville Highway
2
Turn left onto Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway
8.1 mi
·
19 min
·
Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway
3
Turn right onto US 231; US 280
1.6 mi
·
2 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
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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
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Crestview Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Upper Wetumpka Road
12
Continue on Columbus Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Columbus Street
13
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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North Decatur Street
14
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Decatur Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
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Winnie Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
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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 35.7 miles from Fayetteville, AL, or about 51m 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 71.3 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 51m 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 20m
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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AL
This is one driving day of about 71.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fayetteville, 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 Broadway Avenue for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Fayetteville, AL · 51m 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 71.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Fayetteville, 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
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
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: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 37m 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 Fayetteville, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway, 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 35.7 miles from Fayetteville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.77 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 37m 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 (Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 231; AL 21 / Rockford Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 68 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fayetteville, AL to Montgomery, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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