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Trip from Montgomery, AL to Munford, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

96.9 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Munford, AL, AL

Munford, AL

Tomás Asurmendi

Trip Overview

The drive from Montgomery, AL to Munford, AL covers 96.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Jefferson Street, Upper Wetumpka Road, Crestview Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.63 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

48.4 miles from Montgomery, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 96.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 96.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jefferson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Montgomery, AL to Munford, AL is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montgomery, AL to Munford, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Jefferson Street
Upper Wetumpka Road
Crestview Street
Federal Drive
Congressman W
Wetumpka Highway
Main Street
Lions Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Jefferson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Munford, AL.

1

Start on South Union Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Union Street
2

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street
3

Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
4

Turn right onto Crestview Street

0.1 mi · 14 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
8

Continue straight

5.1 mi · 5 min
9

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 19 sec
10

Continue straight

81 mi · 1 hr 34 min
11

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
12

Turn right onto Lions Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Lions Road
13

Arrive at your destination

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 48.4 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 59m into the drive.

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 21 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.4 miles or 59m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Munford, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Montgomery, AL

This is one driving day of about 96.9 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Montgomery, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.4 mi from Montgomery, AL · 59m into the drive

Downtown Alexander City, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexander City, AL

48 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

Wetumpka, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexander City, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Montgomery, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Munford, AL

The final approach into Munford, 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

$14.63 one way

$29.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.06 $32.13
premium $4.56 $17.39 $34.78
diesel $5.61 $21.39 $42.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.17 $4.65
Efficient EV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.57 $6.20

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Montgomery, AL

Late night in Montgomery on Friday

Local time

3:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Munford, AL

Late night in Munford on Friday

Local time

3:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 58m 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 Munford, AL covers 96.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Jefferson Street, Upper Wetumpka Road, Crestview Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.4 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 $14.63 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.

The drive from Montgomery, AL to Munford, AL is easy. At 1h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montgomery, AL to Munford, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Montgomery, AL to Munford, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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