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Trip from Tillmans Corner, AL to Montgomery, AL

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Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

176 mi

283 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

Downtown Tillmans Corner, AL, AL

Tillmans Corner, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tillmans Corner, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 176 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Government Boulevard, West Fairview Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 168 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.58 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88 miles from Tillmans Corner, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 176 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Government Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 168 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 168 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Government Boulevard. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Tillmans Corner, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 3h 16m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Three Notch-Kroner Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Three Notch-Kroner Road

Turn left onto Three Notch-Kroner Road

Navigation decision point

5
173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in

Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 169 Toward Fairview Avenue
4
173.8 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | West Fairview Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 168 mi 3h 1m
Government Boulevard 5 mi 8m
West Fairview Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Norman Bridge Road 0.4 mi <1m
South Decatur Street 0.4 mi <1m
South Union Street 0.2 mi <1m
Three Notch-Kroner Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 168 mi, about 3h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

25 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Turn right

43 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left

74 ft · 5 sec
4

Turn slight right

143 ft · 17 sec
5

Turn left onto Three Notch-Kroner Road

159 ft · 6 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road
6

Continue on Three Notch-Kroner Road

58 ft · 8 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road
7

Turn left onto US 90

5.0 mi · 8 min · Government Boulevard
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
9

Merge onto I 65

168 mi · 3 hr 1 min · I 65
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 169 Toward Fairview Avenue
11

Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

209 ft · 6 sec · West Fairview Avenue
12

At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue
13

Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Norman Bridge Road
14

Continue on South Decatur Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Decatur Street
15

Continue on South Union Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Union Street
16

Arrive at destination

South Union Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88 miles from Tillmans Corner, AL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tillmans Corner, 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 Tillmans Corner, AL

This is one driving day of about 176 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tillmans Corner, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 168 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88 mi from Tillmans Corner, AL · 1h 38m into the drive

city in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andalusia, AL

88 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.

Popular next leg

Andalusia, AL to Montgomery, AL

90.7 mi · 1h 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Andalusia, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Andalusia, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88 miles from Tillmans Corner, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168 miles.

Arriving in Montgomery, AL

The final approach into Montgomery, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Montgomery, AL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.58 one way

$53.16 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $29.18 $58.36
premium $4.56 $31.59 $63.18
diesel $5.61 $38.86 $77.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.8 0 $18.48 $8.45
Efficient EV 44 0 $15.40 $7.04
EV Truck/SUV 70.4 0 $24.64 $11.26

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Tillmans Corner, AL

Morning in Tillmans Corner on Wednesday

Local time

7:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery, AL

Morning in Montgomery on Wednesday

Local time

7:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

1 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

3h 16m 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 Tillmans Corner, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 176 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Government Boulevard, West Fairview Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88 miles from Tillmans Corner, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Tillmans Corner, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 3h 16m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Three Notch-Kroner Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tillmans Corner, AL to Montgomery, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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