Montgomery to Pisgah is 34.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Troy Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's an ideal option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it easy to fit into a day's schedule, whether you're starting early or have other plans.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Troy Highway
22.1 mi
26m
Meriwether Trail
2.8 mi
6m
Moore Road
2.1 mi
5m
Gardner Road
1.7 mi
4m
McGehee Road
1.4 mi
2m
I 85
1.3 mi
1m
Zelda Road
1.1 mi
2m
Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Troy Highway
— 22.1 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,487 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,460
Quietest
2 AM
~362 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Pisgah, 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
1.3 mi·1 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 3Toward Ann StreetUse the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto Ann Street
436 ft·8 sec·Ann Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Zelda Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Zelda Road
7
Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Carter Hill Road
8
Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi·2 min·McGehee Road
9
Continue on US 82; US 231
22 mi·26 min·Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 89
2.1 mi·5 min·Moore Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 28
2.8 mi·6 min·Meriwether Trail
12
At end of road, turn right onto AL 94
0.6 mi·1 min·State Route 94
13
Turn left onto Gardner Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Gardner Road
14
Turn right onto Pisgah Road
26 ft·0 sec·Pisgah Road
15
Arrive at destination
Pisgah Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Montgomery, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — 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
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward Ann Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street
4
1.8 mi into trip|~2m in|Ann Street
Turn right onto Ann Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.5 mi into trip|~36m in|CR 89 / Moore Road
Turn right onto CR 89 / Moore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.20 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$5.66
$11.32
premium
$4.49
$6.15
$12.29
diesel
$5.60
$7.67
$15.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.4
0
$3.65
$1.67
Efficient EV
8.7
0
$3.05
$1.39
EV Truck/SUV
13.9
0
$4.87
$2.23
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Aug 20, 2026
Origin
Montgomery, AL
Evening
in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 3:17PM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Pisgah, AL
Evening
in Pisgah on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 3:17PM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with highway driving making up only about 5% of the total mileage. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch on Troy Highway, covering 22.1 miles. Expect the transition from any limited-access roads to local streets fairly early on. The majority of your time will be spent navigating at lower speeds through mixed-use areas.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on Troy Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 34.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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...
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on Troy 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 Pisgah, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pisgah, AL before heading back.
