Origin
Montgomery, AL
Morning in Montgomery on Tuesday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Slocomb, 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
2h 27m
Distance
107.7 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slocomb, AL
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Montgomery to Slocomb is 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m via US 231 and AL 103, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, beginning in the Southeast region and ending in the same area. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you make your way across the state. With a drive time under three hours, this is a straightforward route perfect for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Montgomery, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 42.5 mi | 55m |
| Troy Highway | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| AL 103 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| AL 123 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| South Union Avenue | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| McGehee Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 85 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 42.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Slocomb, 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 3
Toward Ann Street
Use 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
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 231; AL 10
25 mi
·
31 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto AL 123
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
South Union Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 123; AL 134
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
17
Turn right onto AL 123
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
AL 123
18
Turn slight left onto AL 103
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
AL 103
19
At end of road, turn right onto AL 103
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
AL 103
20
Turn right onto AL 52
412 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Lawrence Street
21
Turn right onto North Morris Street
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Morris Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Morris Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 27m duration, you can comfortably start this trip anytime in the morning and arrive in Slocomb with plenty of daylight to spare. There are no designated stops listed, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move from US 231 onto AL 103, as services may become less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $16 is quite low, so you shouldn't have much concern about expenses on this route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Montgomery, AL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Slocomb, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Montgomery, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montgomery, AL
This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Montgomery, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.9 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.7 — 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
107.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
North Morris Street
Turn right onto North Morris Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.27 one way
$32.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.86 | $35.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Slocomb, AL
Morning in Slocomb on Tuesday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m 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?
About 56% of this 107.7-mile route is highway. You'll encounter a 42.5-mile stretch on US 231, which is likely to feel like more of a cruising experience. The profile indicates a mixed highway and surface road experience, meaning you'll transition from faster-paced highway driving to roads with more local traffic and potential for slower speeds as you get closer to Slocomb.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.5 mi on US 231.
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 107.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
503 ft
215 ft
Total Climb
406 ft
Total Descent
357 ft
Highest Point
503 ft
~53.9 mi in
Elevation Range
288 ft
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.5 miles on US 231. 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 Slocomb, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Slocomb, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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