Origin
Centreville, AL
Afternoon in Centreville on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centreville, AL to Montgomery, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centreville, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 67.6-mile journey from Centreville, AL to Montgomery, AL takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a straightforward drive through the Southeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience, rather than an open highway cruise. With no designated stops and a short duration, this route offers flexibility for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Centreville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 56.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| Montgomery Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| I 85 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Arba Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Decatur Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Winnie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 56.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centreville, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn slight left onto AL 382
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Montgomery Road
3
Turn right onto US 82
56 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 82
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cobbs Ford Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
7.6 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
8
Continue on I 85
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 85
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 1
Toward Court Street, Union Street
10
Continue on Arba Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arba Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Decatur Street
462 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Decatur Street
12
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 67.6-mile distance and 1 hour 15 minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart Centreville, AL at your convenience, as the estimated fuel cost of $10 is minimal. Since there are no specified stops and the drive is relatively brief, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous pauses if needed. Pay attention to local road signage, especially as you approach Montgomery, AL, to navigate the numerous turns indicated in the route profile. This drive on Montgomery Road and Cobbs Ford Road, leading into I-85 North briefly, requires your full attention to local traffic patterns.
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 34.6 miles from Centreville, AL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Centreville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Centreville, AL
This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Centreville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 56.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Centreville, 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 3.1 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 82
Turn right onto US 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
6
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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
6
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m 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
$10.45 one way
$20.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
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
31 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 35m 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?
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and navigate through local roads for a significant portion of the 67.6 miles. There is a 0% highway share, indicating the entire journey will be on surface streets and local highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes suggests a continuous, albeit somewhat stop-and-go, progression through communities. You won't experience long, high-speed highway segments here; instead, anticipate a more engaging, community-focused driving experience.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.1 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Montgomery Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 82.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Montgomery, AL
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.1 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Montgomery, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.1 miles (US 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 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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