Origin
Pleasant Grove, AL
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Grove, AL to Montgomery, 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
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Pleasant Grove, AL
Megan Bailey
Trip Overview
This 52-mile drive from Pleasant Grove, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-65 and US-31, with a short section on County Road 50, and is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on faster roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a quick journey. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, moving from one part of Alabama to another. This straightforward drive is ideal for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| US 31 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| County Road 50 | 3 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Street West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 85 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Arba Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Concordia Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Decatur Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 33.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto County Road 50
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 50
3
Continue on Franklin Street West
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Street West
4
Turn slight left onto Concordia Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Concordia Street
5
Turn right onto US 31
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 31
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
10
Continue on I 85
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 85
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 1
Toward Court Street, Union Street
12
Continue on Arba Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arba Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Decatur Street
462 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Decatur Street
14
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 50.4 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
6
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Court Street, Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward Court Street, Union Street
4
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Winnie Street
Turn left onto Winnie Street
Navigation decision point
6
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
South Union Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.85 one way
$15.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Montgomery, AL
Afternoon in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 52-mile trip, with 88% of the drive on faster roads like I-65 and US-31. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.8 miles on I-65, offering a period of consistent travel. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of County Road 50 suggests a brief transition to more local roads as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient interstate cruising and a slight change in pace towards the end of your journey.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 50.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52 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 (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on I 65. 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 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery, 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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