Origin
Montgomery, AL
Night in Montgomery on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Inverness, AL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inverness, AL
Sinitta Leunen
Trip Overview
The drive from Montgomery, AL to Inverness, AL covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, Troy Highway, AL 223 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.20 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
23.9 miles from Montgomery, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Montgomery, AL to Inverness, AL covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 47.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Navigation decision point
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Ann Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Ann Street
Turn right onto Ann Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Union Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 82 East: Union Springs
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 20.3 mi | 27m |
| Troy Highway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| AL 223 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Bullock County 22 | 3.1 mi | 12m |
| Bullock County 14 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| McGehee Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 85 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Zelda Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 20.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Inverness, AL.
1
Start on South Union Street
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Union Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
3
Merge onto I 85
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto Ann Street
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ann Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Zelda Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Zelda Road
7
Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carter Hill Road
8
Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
McGehee Road
9
Continue on US 82; US 231
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 82
20 mi
·
27 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 East: Union Springs
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Bullock County 22
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Bullock County 22
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Bullock County 22
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Bullock County 22
13
At end of road, turn right onto AL 223
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 223
14
Turn left onto Bullock County 14
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bullock County 14
15
Turn right onto Bullock County 28
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bullock County 28
16
Arrive at destination
Bullock County 28
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 23.9 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 47.7 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 33m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inverness, 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 47.7 miles and 1h 17m.
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 US 82 for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Montgomery, AL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Arriving in Inverness, AL
The final approach into Inverness, 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 Inverness, 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
$7.20 one way
$14.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Inverness, AL
Night in Inverness on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Clio, AL
24 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
2 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 17m 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 Inverness, AL covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Troy Highway, AL 223. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 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 $7.20 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 47.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Montgomery, AL to Inverness, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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