Origin
Montgomery, AL
Afternoon in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Chalkville, AL
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
103.7 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalkville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Montgomery to Chalkville, expect a straightforward trip covering 103.7 miles. This route typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You will rely primarily on I-65, the John M. Harbert III Freeway, and I-59 to navigate through the Southeast. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, the drive is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Alabama locations.
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
51.9 miles from Montgomery, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-65, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 78.2 miles. Because the vast majority of the route is interstate travel, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. The transition onto the John M. Harbert III Freeway and I-59 keeps the momentum going as you approach your destination. Expect a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East South Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 103.7 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 0.1 miles (East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
79.7 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250
Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
8
79.9 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
8
97.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 59 North: Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
8
101.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward Trussville, Pinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward Trussville, Pinson
Towns Along This Route
Between Montgomery, AL and Chalkville, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden and Tuscaloosa.
Gadsden
79.7 mi in
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~1h 27m
Tuscaloosa
79.7 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 78.2 mi | 1h 24m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| I 59 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Chalkville Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 85 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Springville Road Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 78.2 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Chalkville, AL.
1
Start on South Union Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Union Street
2
Turn left onto East South Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto I 85
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 85
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 65; US 82
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 65; US 82
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 250
Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 459
17 mi
·
18 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 33B
Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Exit 33A
Toward I-59 North: Gadsden
12
Merge onto I 59
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 59
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 141
Toward Trussville, Pinson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn slight left
128 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 141
Toward Trussville, Pinson
15
Turn left onto CR 10
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chalkville Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Old Springville Road Northeast
17
Arrive at destination
Old Springville Road Northeast
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have significant flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on these major interstates is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops given the 103.7-mile distance, but keeping your fuel tank in check is easy with the $16 budget estimate. Because you are spending nearly the entire trip on highways, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained high-speed driving. A concrete tip for this specific path is to pay close attention to the transition between I-65 and the subsequent freeway segments, as navigating the highway interchanges efficiently will keep your travel time close to the 1-hour and 57-minute mark.
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 51.9 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chalkville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, AL
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montgomery, 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 65 for about 78.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Montgomery, AL · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Montgomery, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 miles.
Arriving in Chalkville, AL
The final approach into Chalkville, 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 Chalkville, 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
$15.85 one way
$31.71 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Chalkville, AL
Afternoon in Chalkville on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
52 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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 Chalkville, AL covers 103.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, John M. Harbert III Freeway, I 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 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 $15.85 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 12 significant decision points across 103.7 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 0.1 miles (East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Montgomery, AL and Chalkville, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden and Tuscaloosa.
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