If you are planning a trip from Andalusia to Montgomery, expect a straightforward journey covering 90.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 46 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a simple day trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Alabama, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trek. Because of the manageable duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus on your schedule at either end of the route.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Andalusia, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
55.6 mi
1h
AL 55
17.9 mi
20m
Mobile Road
9.3 mi
11m
River Falls Street
4.7 mi
8m
West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi
<1m
South Decatur Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Church Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 55.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on Court Square
188 ft·5 sec·Court Square
2
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Church Street
3
Turn right onto River Falls Street
0.4 mi·1 min·River Falls Street
4
Continue on River Falls Road
0.1 mi·15 sec·River Falls Road
5
Continue on River Falls Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·River Falls Street
6
Continue on US 29; AL 55
0.1 mi·20 sec·River Falls Street
7
Continue on US 84; AL 55
3.8 mi·6 min·River Falls Street
8
Turn right onto AL 55
18 mi·20 min·AL 55
9
Continue on US 31; AL 55
9.3 mi·11 min·Mobile Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 65
56 mi·1 hr·I 65
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 169Toward Fairview Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
209 ft·6 sec·West Fairview Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·West Fairview Avenue
15
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Norman Bridge Road
16
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Decatur Street
17
Continue on South Union Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Union Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 46 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You can easily make the entire journey without planning for formal stops, as the direct nature of the route keeps travel fatigue to a minimum. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Andalusia, as the $14 estimate provides a good baseline for your budget. Because the majority of your time is spent on I-65, stay alert for typical interstate traffic patterns as you approach the Montgomery area. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by planning your arrival to coincide with your specific goals in the city.
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 45.3 miles from Andalusia, AL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 55m 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 26m
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 Andalusia, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Andalusia, AL
This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Andalusia, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 89.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|River Falls Street
Turn right onto River Falls Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
4
88.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|West Fairview Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
89.6 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|Norman Bridge Road
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.70 one way
$27.40 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.04
$30.07
premium
$4.56
$16.28
$32.56
diesel
$5.61
$20.03
$40.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.52
$4.35
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.94
$3.63
EV Truck/SUV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.80
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Andalusia, AL
Late night
in Andalusia on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montgomery, AL
Late night
in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
2:58 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
27 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 46m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely on a combination of AL 55, Mobile Road, and I-65 to navigate north toward the capital. Expect a steady, efficient pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.6 miles on I-65. While the route lacks the complexity of winding mountain passes, it offers a functional and consistent driving experience. You will transition from regional state highways onto the interstate, shifting the feel of the road from local transit to a more traditional highway grind.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 55. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near River Falls Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Andalusia, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 1h 46m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (River Falls Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 88.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Andalusia is a town of 8,800 people (2020) in the River Heritage portion of Alabama. This county seat in the southern fringe of the state was settled by white people back in 1841.
Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.
The longest stretch is about 55.6 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 0.3 miles (River Falls Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 88.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery, AL before heading back.
