Origin
Mignon, AL
Afternoon in Mignon on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mignon, 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 21m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mignon, AL
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Trip Overview
This 64.7-mile journey from Mignon, AL to Montgomery, AL takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily via local roads like Broadway Avenue, Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive, and Upper Wetumpka Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, this route offers an economical way to travel within Alabama's Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that is easy to manage in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Avenue | 54.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Rockford Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Federal Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seminole Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway Avenue
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mignon, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on Seminole Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Seminole Avenue
2
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Alabama Avenue
3
Turn right onto Seminole Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminole Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
5
Turn right onto AL 21
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
6
Continue on AL 21
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
7
Continue on US 231; AL 21
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Federal Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Drive
10
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
439 ft
·
17 sec
·
Crestview Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Wetumpka Road
13
Continue on Columbus Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Columbus Street
14
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Decatur Street
15
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Decatur Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Mignon, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Alabama Avenue
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Upper Wetumpka Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Navigation decision point
5
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
North Decatur Street
Turn left onto North Decatur Street
Navigation decision point
6
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.73 | $21.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Holtville, AL
32 mi in
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
2 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 21m 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?
The road's personality is best described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway sections to speak of. You'll experience a continuous engagement with local thoroughfares for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.6 miles on Broadway Avenue, offering a sustained period on a single road before the turns begin to punctuate the journey. This type of drive means you'll be more aware of your surroundings and local traffic patterns throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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 around 0.1 miles in near Alabama Avenue.
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 1h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Alabama Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.4 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
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 21m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
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 0.1 miles (Alabama Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.4 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Navigation decision point.
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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