Origin
Leesburg, AL
Night in Leesburg on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, 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
3h 5m
Distance
145.7 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, AL
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
This 145.7-mile drive from Leesburg, AL to Montgomery, AL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving, so expect a more connected, community-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $22. Given the relatively short duration and the turn-heavy nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing ample flexibility for stops. This route stays within the Southeast region of Alabama, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.
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
72.9 miles from Leesburg, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Avenue | 54.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| East Grand Avenue | 37 mi | 52m |
| Western Bypass | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| Weiss Lake Boulevard | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| Rainbow Drive | 4 mi | 6m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Albert Rains Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway Avenue
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lokey Street
156 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lokey Street
3
Turn right onto AL 68
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 411
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Weiss Lake Boulevard
5
Continue on Ewing Avenue
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ewing Avenue
6
Continue on US 411
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Albert Rains Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 411
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Rainbow Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto AL 77
37 mi
·
52 min
·
East Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto AL 21
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Bypass
10
Continue on AL 21
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
11
Continue on US 231; AL 21
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Federal Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Drive
14
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
439 ft
·
17 sec
·
Crestview Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Wetumpka Road
17
Continue on Columbus Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Columbus Street
18
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Decatur Street
19
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Decatur Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Trip Plan
For this 145.7-mile journey, departing in the morning will give you the most flexibility. Since it's a one-day trip with a duration of just over 3 hours, you can easily accommodate one planned stop without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 54.6-mile stretch on Broadway Avenue, as services might be less frequent than on major highways. Planning your route with a GPS that highlights turns will be beneficial, given the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive. The $22 fuel cost is a good estimate to factor into your budget.
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 72.9 miles from Leesburg, AL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 29m
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 Leesburg, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Leesburg, AL
This is one driving day of about 145.7 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Leesburg, 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 Broadway Avenue for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Leesburg, 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 0 and 145.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lokey Street
Turn left onto Lokey Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
AL 77 / East Grand Avenue
Turn left onto AL 77 / East Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
142.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
|
Upper Wetumpka Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Navigation decision point
5
144.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
|
North Decatur Street
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
Navigation decision point
6
145.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
$22.00 one way
$44.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Vincent, AL
73 mi in
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 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 45.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 54.6 miles along Broadway Avenue, meaning you'll be actively engaged with the road for significant periods. This type of driving suggests a journey that winds through towns and local thoroughfares rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Be ready for frequent adjustments in direction, which keeps the driving experience dynamic and connected to the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on Broadway Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lokey Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AL 77 / East Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 142.3 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 145.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on Broadway Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AL 77 / East Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 142.3 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Montgomery, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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