Trip from Leesburg, AL to Montgomery, AL

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

145.7 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 53m ★

6 AM

3h 5m

8 AM

3h 28m

10 AM

3h 13m

12 PM

3h 11m

3 PM

3h 14m

5 PM

3h 27m

8 PM

2h 58m

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

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Leesburg, AL

Vladimir Srajber

Trip Overview

This 145.7-mile drive from Leesburg, AL to Montgomery, AL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving, so expect a more connected, community-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $22. Given the relatively short duration and the turn-heavy nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing ample flexibility for stops. This route stays within the Southeast region of Alabama, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.9 miles from Leesburg, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 54.6 miles along Broadway Avenue, meaning you'll be actively engaged with the road for significant periods. This type of driving suggests a journey that winds through towns and local thoroughfares rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Be ready for frequent adjustments in direction, which keeps the driving experience dynamic and connected to the local landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 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 Lokey Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AL 77 / East Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 142.3 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lokey Street

Turn left onto Lokey Street

Navigation decision point

23.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | AL 77 / East Grand Avenue

Turn left onto AL 77 / East Grand Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

142.3 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | Upper Wetumpka Road

At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road

Navigation decision point

144.5 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | North Decatur Street

Turn left onto North Decatur Street

Navigation decision point

145.7 mi into trip | ~3h 4m 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
East Grand Avenue	37 mi	52m
Western Bypass	22.7 mi	26m
Weiss Lake Boulevard	16.6 mi	18m
Rainbow Drive	4 mi	6m
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive	2.4 mi	4m
North Albert Rains Boulevard	2.3 mi	3m
Upper Wetumpka Road	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Broadway Avenue — 54.6 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

67 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn left onto Lokey Street

156 ft · 9 sec · Lokey Street

Turn right onto AL 68

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Industrial Boulevard

Turn right onto US 411

17 mi · 18 min · Weiss Lake Boulevard

Continue on Ewing Avenue

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Ewing Avenue

Continue on US 411

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 411

4.0 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto AL 77

37 mi · 52 min · East Grand Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto AL 21

23 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

Continue on AL 21

1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

Continue on US 231; AL 21

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Federal Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Federal Drive

Turn slight right

208 ft · 9 sec

Turn slight right onto Crestview Street

439 ft · 17 sec · Crestview Street

At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road

Continue on Columbus Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Columbus Street

Turn left onto North Decatur Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Decatur Street

Continue on South Decatur Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Decatur Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Winnie Street

440 ft · 24 sec · Winnie Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street

187 ft · 3 sec · South Union Street

Arrive at destination

South Union Street

Trip Plan

For this 145.7-mile journey, departing in the morning will give you the most flexibility. Since it's a one-day trip with a duration of just over 3 hours, you can easily accommodate one planned stop without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 54.6-mile stretch on Broadway Avenue, as services might be less frequent than on major highways. Planning your route with a GPS that highlights turns will be beneficial, given the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive. The $22 fuel cost is a good estimate to factor into your budget.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72.9 miles from Leesburg, AL, or about 1h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.9 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

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 Leesburg, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Leesburg, AL

This is one driving day of about 145.7 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leesburg, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

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 72.9 mi from Leesburg, AL · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

73 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

Columbiana, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Leesburg, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 45.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.00 one way

$44.01 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$24.16	$48.31
premium	$4.56	$26.15	$52.30
diesel	$5.61	$32.17	$64.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.7	$15.30	$6.99
Efficient EV	36.4	$12.75	$5.83
EV Truck/SUV	58.3	$20.40	$9.32

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Leesburg, AL

Evening in Leesburg on Tuesday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery, AL

Evening in Montgomery on Tuesday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Columbiana, AL

73 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

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

3h 5m 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 Leesburg, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 145.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Broadway Avenue, East Grand Avenue, Western Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.9 miles from Leesburg, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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Trip from Leesburg, AL to Montgomery, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Montgomery, AL

National Parks Near This Route

Freedom Riders National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Leesburg, AL

Montgomery, AL

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 5m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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