Origin
Montgomery, AL
Late night in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Deatsville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deatsville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Montgomery to Deatsville, this 21.8-mile journey is an ideal choice for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive within the Southeast region. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this short excursion. Since the total distance is minimal, there is no reason to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a straightforward trip that moves you efficiently between these two Alabama locations without any necessary stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Deatsville Highway | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| AL 14 | 3 mi | 4m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 85 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| AL 143 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Academy Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Deatsville, 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
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
I 65; US 82
7
Take the exit onto AL 14
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
AL 14
Exit 181
Toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
8
Continue on AL 14
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 14
9
Turn left onto Deatsville Highway
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Deatsville Highway
10
At end of road, turn right onto Deatsville Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Deatsville Highway
11
At end of road, turn right onto AL 143
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
AL 143
12
Turn right onto Academy Lane
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
Academy Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Academy Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.7 — 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
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AL 14
Take the exit onto AL 14 toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 181
Toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Deatsville Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Deatsville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 143
At end of road, turn right onto AL 143
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Deatsville, AL
Late night in Deatsville on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
2 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
32m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Montgomery. Your route relies on a mix of East South Street, I-65 North, and Highway 14 to reach your destination. While you will spend time on major thoroughfares, the overall experience feels more like a local commute than a long-haul highway grind. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience that keeps you engaged with frequent turns rather than monotonous straightaways. The technical nature of the roads means you will want to stay alert as the landscape shifts toward Deatsville.
60% 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: 9.7 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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 21.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 11.2 miles (AL 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Montgomery, AL and Deatsville, AL, road signs point toward 14: Millbrook and Prattville.
14: Millbrook
11.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via AL 14
Prattville
11.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via AL 14
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 32m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 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 Deatsville, 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 11.2 miles (AL 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deatsville, 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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