Origin
Montgomery, AL
Late night in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Brook Highland, 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 43m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brook Highland, AL
Michał Robak
Trip Overview
Montgomery, AL to Brook Highland, AL is 86.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m via I 65 and Cahaba Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Alabama. It's a primarily highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll experience the practicalities of interstate travel for most of the way, with a slight shift as you approach your destination. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from Montgomery to the Brook Highland area without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Montgomery, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 74.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Cahaba Valley Road | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Brook Highland Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kinross Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 85 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brook Highland Trace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 74.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Brook Highland, AL.
1
Start on South Union Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Union Street
2
Turn left onto East South Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto I 85
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 85
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 65; US 82
74 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 65; US 82
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 246
Toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road
8
Turn right onto AL 119
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Cahaba Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Brook Highland Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brook Highland Parkway
10
Turn right onto Brook Highland Drive
496 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brook Highland Drive
11
Turn right onto Brook Highland Trace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brook Highland Trace
12
At end of road, turn left onto Kinross Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kinross Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 43m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave Montgomery whenever it suits your schedule. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, especially since the longest stretch on I 65 is 74.4 miles. There are no specific stops recommended in the data, so you can plan for breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you transition off the main interstate. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Brook Highland, as services might be more concentrated once you exit the interstate.
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 43.4 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 48m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brook Highland, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Montgomery, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montgomery, AL
This is one driving day of about 86.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Montgomery, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 74.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Montgomery, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.4 miles.
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 0.1 and 76.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 65; US 82
Merge onto I 65; US 82
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 246
Toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road
5
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road
Turn right onto AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.11 one way
$26.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Brook Highland, AL
Late night in Brook Highland on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with an 87% share of the journey on main roads like I 65. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 74.4 miles on I 65, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. As you progress, the route transitions from the interstate to Cahaba Valley Road and Brook Highland Parkway, introducing a change in scenery and driving dynamics. While the majority is highway, be prepared for this shift in road character as you get closer to Brook Highland.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Cahaba Valley Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East South Street.
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 86.8 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: at 0.1 miles (East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles (I 65; US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 43m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.4 miles on I 65. 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 Brook Highland, 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 0.1 miles (East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles (I 65; US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brook Highland, 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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