Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, AL
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Eclectic, AL
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Montgomery to Eclectic is 29.6 miles and takes about 45 minutes via US 231, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection, perfect for those looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this if you're seeking a simple, direct trip that won't eat up your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| AL 14 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Claud Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Wetumpka Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Federal Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Eclectic, AL.
Start on South Union Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Turn right onto Crestview Street
Turn left onto Federal Drive
Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
Continue on Wetumpka Highway
Continue on US 231; AL 21
Continue on US 231; AL 21
Continue on US 231; AL 21
Turn right onto AL 14
Turn left onto AL 63
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 29.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Crestview Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| premium | $4.49 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Eclectic on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is a mixed bag of highway and surface roads, with 51% of the route on highways. You'll experience a 7.6-mile stretch on US 231, offering a taste of highway cruising. After that, expect the profile to shift to surface roads as you navigate local routes like AL 14 and Claud Road. The transition from faster highway speeds to more local traffic is something to be mindful of.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Jefferson Street.
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 29.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
523 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
571 ft
~29.6 mi in
Elevation Range
397 ft
Founded 1817
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1907
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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