Origin
Montgomery, AL
Late night in Montgomery on Tuesday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Fleta, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fleta, AL
Taryn Elliott
Trip Overview
Montgomery, AL to Fleta, AL is 20.8 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Mobile Highway and I-65, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a mixed driving experience, transitioning from local roads to interstate segments. It's an ideal route for a quick trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Highway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| I 65 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Pettus Road | 3.9 mi | 15m |
| I 85 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Academy Ada Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mobile Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Fleta, 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 left at fork onto I 85
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 85
Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I-65 South: Mobile
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Exit 171
Toward I 65 South: Mobile
8
Merge onto I 65; US 82
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 65; US 82
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 164
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Mobile Highway
11
Turn left onto Pettus Road
3.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Pettus Road
12
Turn sharp left onto Union Academy Ada Road
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Academy Ada Road
13
Arrive at destination
Union Academy Ada Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.8 — 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.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-65 South: Mobile
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 South: Mobile
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 164
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Union Academy Ada Road
Turn sharp left onto Union Academy Ada Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Fleta, AL
Late night in Fleta on Tuesday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 presents a mixed profile, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an 8.2-mile stretch on Mobile Highway, indicating a significant portion on a well-traveled local road before merging onto the interstate. The route gradually shifts from more urban or suburban access roads to the faster pace of I-65. This blend means you'll experience both the convenience of highway speeds and the character of driving through local communities.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Mobile Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East South Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 39m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Mobile Highway. 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 Fleta, 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 (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fleta, 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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