Origin
Montgomery, AL
Late night in Montgomery on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Huguley, 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
1h 25m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huguley, AL
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Trip Overview
Montgomery, AL to Huguley, AL is 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m via I 85, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. With minimal driving time, you can easily fit this into your travel plans without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 75.2 mi | 1h 21m |
| South Phillips Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cusseta Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 75.2 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Huguley, AL.
1
Start on South Union Street
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Union Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
3
Merge onto I 85
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CR 208: Valley, Huguley
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 208
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Phillips Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Cusseta Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cusseta Road
7
Arrive at destination
Cusseta Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 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 85 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.2 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Navigation decision point
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward CR 208: Valley, Huguley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 208: Valley, Huguley
5
75.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
CR 208 / South Phillips Road
Turn left onto CR 208 / South Phillips Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Cusseta Road
Turn right onto Cusseta Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.64 one way
$23.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Huguley, AL
Late night in Huguley on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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 25m 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 route is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the 77.1 miles on I 85. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 75.2 miles on I 85, indicating a consistent highway experience for most of the trip. The transition to South Phillips Road and South Union Street will mark the end of the highway portion, which will be a brief shift to surface roads as you approach Huguley.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.2 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and South Phillips Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montgomery, AL to Huguley, AL is easy. At 1h 25m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 25m. Total distance: 77.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.2 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huguley, 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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