Origin
Dadeville, AL
Night in Dadeville on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dadeville, 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 27m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dadeville, AL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Dadeville to Montgomery covers 61.1 miles of Alabama landscape, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel, keeping the trip quite affordable. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Alabama hubs that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 30.7 mi | 33m |
| Stillwaters Highway | 25 mi | 43m |
| Tuskegee-Franklin Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Tallassee Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Winnie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cusseta Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 30.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dadeville, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on AL 49
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Broadnax Street
2
Turn left onto West Cusseta Street
268 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Cusseta Street
3
Turn left onto North Tallassee Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Tallassee Street
4
Continue on AL 49
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Stillwaters Highway
5
Continue on AL 49
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuskegee-Franklin Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
7
Merge onto I 85
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 1
Toward Union Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
236 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on East South Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto South Decatur Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Decatur Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Dadeville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Cusseta Street
Turn left onto West Cusseta Street
Navigation decision point
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Union Street
7
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
South Decatur Street
Turn left onto South Decatur Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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
$9.23 one way
$18.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
11:19 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
3 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 27m 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 mixed driving experience that balances local roads with interstate travel. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, navigating a combination of Stillwaters Highway, Tuskegee-Franklin Road, and I-85. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 30.7-mile stretch on I-85, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Transitioning from the local routes onto the interstate shifts the pace from a standard drive to a faster, more steady flow. This blend of road types keeps the 61.1-mile journey engaging as you move toward the state capital.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.7 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Cusseta Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (West Cusseta Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.7 miles on I 85. 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: near the start (West Cusseta Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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