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Trip from Hartford, AL to Montgomery, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

101.1 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hartford, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 231, AL 167, Neil Metcalf Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.2 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.27 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.

Midpoint

50.6 miles from Hartford, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 231 43.2 mi 52m
AL 167 23.4 mi 34m
Neil Metcalf Road 22.8 mi 34m
Boll Weevil Circle 3.8 mi 5m
Neal Metcalf Road 1.9 mi 2m
Woodley Road 1.5 mi 2m
McGehee Road 1.5 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 231 — 43.2 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, AL and Montgomery, AL.

1

Start on AL 123

62 ft · 5 sec · North 3rd Avenue
2

Turn right onto AL 52

238 ft · 6 sec · Mill Street
3

Turn slight left onto AL 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto AL 167

16 mi · 23 min · AL 167
5

Turn right onto SR 167

3.8 mi · 5 min · Boll Weevil Circle
6

Turn right onto AL 167

1.9 mi · 2 min · Neal Metcalf Road
7

Continue on AL 167

23 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road
8

Turn slight left onto AL 167

7.6 mi · 11 min · AL 167
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto US 231; AL 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 231; AL 10
11

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 231; AL 10
13

Continue on US 231

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 231
14

Continue on US 231

36 mi · 42 min · US 231
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on McGehee Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · McGehee Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on Mc Gehee Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road
17

Continue on Woodley Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Woodley Road
18

Continue on East Fairview Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue
19

Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Norman Bridge Road
20

Continue on South Decatur Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Decatur Street
21

Continue on South Union Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Union Street
22

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 50.6 miles from Hartford, AL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.2 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 22 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 55m

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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, AL

This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hartford, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 43.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Troy, AL

51 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.

Popular next leg

Troy, AL to Montgomery, AL

46.9 mi · 1h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Enterprise, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Troy, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Hartford, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

The Outpost Casual Dine In / Take Out

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enterprise, Alabama

0.7 mi

Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Troy, AL

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Baristas and Barristers

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Prevail Union | MGM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

0.9 mi

Maggie’s Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hartford, Alabama

0.4 mi

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

The Outpost Casual Dine In / Take Out

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+13343300125

Visit website

Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.6

Troy, AL

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13345661254

Visit website

Cook Out

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18665470011

Visit website

Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.6

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13347700400

Visit website

Annie's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13343476622

Visit website

Dunkin'

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 4 am–9 pm

+13344339806

Visit website

Huddle House

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.4

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13342094150

Visit website

Baristas and Barristers

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Prevail Union | MGM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13344168399

Visit website

Maggie’s Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hartford, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+13347234044

Visit website

Hilltop Public House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13342397752

Visit website

Dakota Coffee Works

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13343935500

Visit website

The Bean Bro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+13344170771

Visit website

The Bean Bro Troy

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50.6

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

Visit website

Elevation Café

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13349290600

Visit website

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 93.9

Montgomery, Alabama

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.4

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.6

Troy, Alabama

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.4

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The MOOseum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 101.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+13342651867

Visit website

Park Place Shopping Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Sixtel Bottle & Growler House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13344752042

Visit website

Techway Automotive of Enterprise

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+13348359063

Visit website

The Social on Main Tapas Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 5–11 pm

+13344170687

Visit website

Weevil Nut Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13343476887

Visit website

5 Points of Interest

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18504262301

Visit website

CR Antiques & More

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 21.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13343792177

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AL 52 / Mill Street

Turn right onto AL 52 / Mill Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | AL 167

Turn right onto AL 167

Navigation decision point

3
16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | SR 167 / Boll Weevil Circle

Turn right onto SR 167 / Boll Weevil Circle

Navigation decision point

4
52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 231; AL 10

Turn left onto US 231; AL 10

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
100.1 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | Norman Bridge Road

Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.27 one way

$30.54 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.76 $33.52
premium $4.56 $18.15 $36.29
diesel $5.61 $22.32 $44.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Enterprise, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Troy, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Montgomery, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Montgomery, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

Montgomery, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Montgomery, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Montgomery, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Montgomery, Alabama

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 9 Other: 6 Blink: 5 Tesla: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.62 $4.85
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hartford, AL

Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday

Local time

12:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery, AL

Afternoon in Montgomery on Saturday

Local time

12:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Troy, AL

51 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 101.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and AL 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.2 miles on US 231.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and AL 167. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 52 / Mill Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hartford, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 2h 20m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 52 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AL 167): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SR 167 / Boll Weevil Circle): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

480 ft 129 ft

Total Climb

580 ft

Total Descent

617 ft

Highest Point

480 ft

~50.6 mi in

Elevation Range

351 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hartford, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 231, AL 167, Neil Metcalf Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Hartford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.27 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.

The drive from Hartford, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 2h 20m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 52 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AL 167): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SR 167 / Boll Weevil Circle): Navigation decision point.

The route from Hartford, AL to Montgomery, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 129 ft to 480 ft elevation with about 580 ft of total climbing.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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