Origin
Montgomery, AL
Afternoon in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Childersburg, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
72.7 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Childersburg, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montgomery, AL to Childersburg, AL covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.7 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 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
36.3 miles from Montgomery, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 62.7 mi | 1h 13m |
| 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 |
| 1st Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Childersburg, 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
46 mi
·
52 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 231
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 231
12
Turn right onto AL 76
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
13
Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southwest
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Avenue Southwest
14
Arrive at destination
8th Avenue Southwest
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 36.3 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.3 miles or 46m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Childersburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montgomery, AL
This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 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 62.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 231
Turn left onto US 231
Navigation decision point
5
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
8th Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.98 one way
$21.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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
Childersburg, AL
Afternoon in Childersburg on Saturday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Holtville, AL
36 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
34 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 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
72.7 mi in 1h 30m, mostly highway — 62.7 mi of that is on US 231.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 30m drive. You will face about 5 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Childersburg, AL before heading back.
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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