Origin
Montgomery, AL
Morning in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Marbury, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marbury, AL
Samson Bush
Trip Overview
Montgomery, AL to Marbury, AL is 30.1 miles and takes about 40m via I 65, US 31, and AL 143, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward drive between two points in Alabama. You'll primarily be on highways for this journey, so expect a relatively quick transit. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a connection to another trip, or a simple day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| US 31 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| AL 143 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 85 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Autauga County 20 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hunter Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 14.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Marbury, 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
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 65; US 82
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
8
Turn slight right onto US 31
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 31
9
Turn right
152 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn straight onto AL 143
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 143
11
Turn right onto Autauga County 20
346 ft
·
16 sec
·
Autauga County 20
12
Turn left onto Hunter Loop Road
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hunter Loop Road
13
Arrive at destination
Hunter Loop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.1 — 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
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
4
30 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Autauga County 20
Turn right onto Autauga County 20
Navigation decision point
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Hunter Loop Road
Turn left onto Hunter Loop Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Marbury, AL
Morning in Marbury on Sunday
Local time
6:44 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
40m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 95% of your journey taking place on major roads. You'll encounter stretches of fast-paced travel, including a continuous segment of 14.8 miles on I 65. The route utilizes a mix of interstates and US highways, suggesting a consistent flow of traffic and well-maintained road surfaces. While the focus is on efficient travel, keep an eye out for transitions between these main arteries as you make your way towards Marbury.
95% 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: 14.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. You will hit about 8 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 30.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 16.3 miles: 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.
On the drive from Montgomery, AL to Marbury, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Prattville along the way.
Prattville
16.3 mi in
|
~19m
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 40m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 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 Marbury, 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 16.3 miles: 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 Marbury, 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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