Origin
Montgomery, AL
Morning in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Wetumpka, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wetumpka, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 16.8-mile drive from Montgomery to Wetumpka, Alabama, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 26 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes US 231 and Wetumpka Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, you won't need to consider overnight stays, making it a flexible addition to any travel plans in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Wetumpka Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Upper Wetumpka Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Federal Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Wetumpka, AL.
1
Start on South Union Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Union Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Wetumpka Road
4
Turn right onto Crestview Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Crestview Street
5
Turn left onto Federal Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Drive
6
Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
7
Continue on Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wetumpka Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 231; AL 21
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on East Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Bridge Street
13
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Broad Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Upper Wetumpka Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Upper Wetumpka Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Crestview Street
Turn right onto Crestview Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
North Broad Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Wetumpka, AL
Morning in Wetumpka on Sunday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 34% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along US 231. As you transition from US 231 to Wetumpka Highway and then Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive, the road's character will shift, moving between faster highway sections and more local road segments. This variation keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Jefferson 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 16.8 miles you will encounter 5 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 1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.
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 26m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 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 Wetumpka, 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 1 miles (East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Upper Wetumpka Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (Crestview Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wetumpka, 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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