Origin
Montgomery, AL
Afternoon in Montgomery on Thursday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Alexandria, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
116.4 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montgomery, AL to Alexandria, AL covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, Bynum Leatherwood Road, Priebes Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.9 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.58 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
58.2 miles from Montgomery, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 116.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and Bynum Leatherwood Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.9 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 86.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and Bynum Leatherwood Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 116.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96.8 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Upper Wetumpka Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
96.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
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Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
105.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Turn left onto CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
111.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
US 431
At end of road, turn left onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 86.9 mi | 1h 41m |
| Bynum Leatherwood Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Priebes Mill Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 431 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Coldwater Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Wetumpka Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Alexandria, AL.
1
Start on South Union Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Wetumpka Road
4
Turn right onto Crestview Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Crestview Street
5
Turn left onto Federal Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Drive
6
Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
7
Continue on Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wetumpka Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 231; AL 21
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 231; AL 21
81 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street
273 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn straight onto CR 47
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jennifer Road
14
Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Priebes Mill Road
15
Continue on AL 202
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Coldwater Road
16
Turn left onto CR 109
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
Use the left lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 109
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
18
Continue on CR 109
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 431
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
21
Turn left onto Stadium Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Stadium Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Stadium Drive
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 58.2 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, AL
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Montgomery, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 86.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Montgomery, AL · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Montgomery, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.9 miles.
Arriving in Alexandria, AL
The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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
$17.58 one way
$35.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Alexandria, AL
Afternoon in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Vincent, AL
58 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 28m 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 Montgomery, AL to Alexandria, AL covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Bynum Leatherwood Road, Priebes Mill 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 58.2 miles from Montgomery, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.58 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 116.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96.8 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Montgomery, AL to Alexandria, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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