Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, AL
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Pisgah, AL
Muhammad Amaan
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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Pisgah, AL.
Start on South Union Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn right onto Ann Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Zelda Road
Continue on Carter Hill Road
Turn left onto McGehee Road
Continue on US 82; US 231
Turn right onto CR 89
Turn right onto CR 28
At end of road, turn right onto AL 94
Turn left onto Gardner Road
Turn right onto Pisgah Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Take the ramp toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Ann Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Ann Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 89 / Moore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.65 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
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, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Montgomery on Thursday
Local time
8:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:33PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Evening in Pisgah on Thursday
Local time
8:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:33PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
375 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
495 ft
~27.4 mi in
Elevation Range
285 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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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