Origin
Fort Deposit, AL
Morning in Fort Deposit on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Deposit, 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
41m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Deposit, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.8-mile drive from Fort Deposit, AL, to Montgomery, AL, will take you about 41 minutes, making it an easy one-day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of it on major roads, and is estimated to cost around $5 for fuel. You'll spend the majority of your time on Interstate 65, which offers the longest continuous stretch of 28.1 miles. Given its short duration and minimal cost, this trip is ideal for a quick journey between these two locations within the Southeast region of Alabama. No overnight stays are necessary for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate 65 | 28.1 mi | 30m |
| State Route 185 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Fairview Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Old Fort Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Norman Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pollard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate 65
— 28.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Deposit, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on Pollard Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pollard Street
2
Turn right onto AL 185
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Fort Road
3
Turn straight onto AL 185
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 185
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
28 mi
·
30 min
·
Interstate 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
209 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Fairview Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fairview Avenue
9
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Norman Bridge Road
10
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Decatur Street
11
Continue on South Union Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Union Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 185 / Old Fort Road
Turn right onto AL 185 / Old Fort Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 65 / Interstate 65
Merge onto I 65 / Interstate 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West Fairview Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
32.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Norman Bridge Road
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
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
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
41m 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-centric experience for most of this 33.8-mile journey. With 88% of the drive on major roads, you'll primarily be on Interstate 65, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.1 miles. This means consistent speeds and a focus on efficient travel rather than winding country lanes. State Route 185 and West Fairview Avenue will likely offer a slight change of pace as you approach Montgomery, but the overall feel remains one of getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss on well-maintained roads.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on Interstate 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Interstate 65 and State Route 185. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near AL 185 / Old Fort Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (AL 185 / Old Fort Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 65 / Interstate 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 41m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 28.1 miles on Interstate 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 0.2 miles (AL 185 / Old Fort Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 65 / Interstate 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 31.4 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.
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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