Origin
Montgomery, AL
Late night in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Stewartville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stewartville, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Montgomery, AL to Stewartville, AL covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, Wetumpka Highway, Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.9 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 56.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and Wetumpka Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.9 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 12 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 46.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and Wetumpka Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
|
East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Upper Wetumpka Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Crestview Street
Turn right onto Crestview Street
Navigation decision point
3
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
County Road 41
Turn right onto County Road 41
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 46.9 mi | 53m |
| Wetumpka Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Federal Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crestview Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 46.9 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Stewartville, 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
42 mi
·
47 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto County Road 41
172 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road 41
12
Arrive at destination
County Road 41
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Montgomery, AL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Montgomery, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stewartville, AL
The final approach into Stewartville, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Stewartville, AL
Late night in Stewartville on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 10m 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 Stewartville, AL covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Wetumpka Highway, Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 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 $8.55 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 straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Montgomery, AL to Stewartville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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