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Trip from Montgomery, AL to Fleta, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
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.

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Downtown Montgomery, AL, AL

Montgomery, AL

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Downtown Fleta, AL, AL

Fleta, AL

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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

Traffic on I-85

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,631 veh/hr typical · worst 4,186

Quietest

1 AM

~360 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 17 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

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 10

5 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

$2.89 one way

$5.77 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $3.23 $6.46
premium $4.29 $3.51 $7.02
diesel $4.80 $3.93 $7.85

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Montgomery, AL

Late night in Montgomery on Monday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 mph 46% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:57PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

Fleta, AL

Late night in Fleta on Monday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:57PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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

39m on the road

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

306 ft 191 ft

Total Climb

228 ft

Total Descent

159 ft

Highest Point

306 ft

~20.8 mi in

Elevation Range

116 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Montgomery, AL

Full guide →

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

  • • Dexter Avenue Baptist Church — church building in Alabama, United States of America
  • • First White House of the Confederacy — historic house in Alabama, United States
  • • The National Memorial to Peace and Justice — National memorial in Montgomery, Alabama that commemorates the victims of lynchi...

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.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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