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Trip from Montgomery, AL to Odenville, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

112.8 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

Downtown Odenville, AL, AL

Odenville, AL

Magda Ehlers

Trip Overview

The drive from Montgomery, AL to Odenville, AL covers 112.8 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East South Street, I-65 North, I 459 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.04 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

56.4 miles from Montgomery, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East South Street
I-65 North
I 459
I 459 North
John M
I 20
I 20 East
US 411 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Union Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Union Street
2

Turn left onto East South Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East South Street
3

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 20 sec
4

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 34 sec
5

Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I-65 North: Birmingham
6

Merge slight left

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
9

Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

13 mi · 13 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 20 East: Atlanta
12

Merge slight left

7.1 mi · 7 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
14

Turn straight onto Moody Parkway

11 mi · 16 min · Moody Parkway
15

Turn right onto Burgess Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Burgess Drive
16

Turn left onto 1st Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · 1st Avenue
17

Turn right onto Alabama Street

249 ft · 11 sec · Alabama Street
18

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 56.4 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 1h 5m 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 25 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Odenville, 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 112.8 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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.

city in Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Helena, AL

56 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

Enterprise, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Helena, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from Montgomery, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.04 one way

$34.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.70 $37.40
premium $4.56 $20.25 $40.49
diesel $5.61 $24.90 $49.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.8 0 $11.84 $5.41
Efficient EV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51
EV Truck/SUV 45.1 0 $15.79 $7.22

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Montgomery, AL

Afternoon in Montgomery on Saturday

Local time

3:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Odenville, AL

Afternoon in Odenville on Saturday

Local time

3:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Helena, AL

56 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

3 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

2h 11m 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?

112.8 mi in 2h 11m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East South Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 Odenville, AL is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Odenville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 112.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Odenville, AL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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