Origin
Troy, AL
Late night in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, AL to Montgomery, 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
1h 1m
Distance
46.9 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Troy and Montgomery, this 46.9-mile connection is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $7, this drive is as affordable as it is brief. You will spend the vast majority of your time traveling along the US 231 corridor, which connects these two Southeast Alabama hubs. Since the entire route is contained within the same region, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is a highly practical path for anyone needing to move between these cities with minimal logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 39.2 mi | 46m |
| Trojan Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Woodley Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| McGehee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mc Gehee Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 3 Notch Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Fairview Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Norman Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 39.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto US 29
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 3 Notch Street
4
Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Fairview Avenue
5
Turn right onto Orion Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Orion Street
6
Turn straight onto Trojan Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Trojan Way
7
Turn right onto US 231
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231
8
Continue on US 231
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
McGehee Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Mc Gehee Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Gehee Road
11
Continue on Woodley Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodley Road
12
Continue on East Fairview Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Fairview Avenue
13
Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Norman Bridge Road
14
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Decatur Street
15
Continue on South Union Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Union Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Troy, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 29 / North 3 Notch Street
Turn right onto US 29 / North 3 Notch Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Fairview Avenue
Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Orion Street
Turn right onto Orion Street
Navigation decision point
4
45.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Norman Bridge Road
Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Montgomery, AL
Late night in Montgomery on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
1h 1m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on US 231, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.2 miles. Starting on Trojan Way, you will quickly transition onto the main highway to cover the bulk of the distance. As you approach Montgomery, the route utilizes Woodley Road to guide you into the city limits. Because the majority of the drive is highway-based, you can expect a consistent pace throughout the hour-long commute.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and Trojan Way. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Troy, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 1h 1m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 29 / North 3 Notch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Fairview Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Troy, AL
Full guide →Founded 1838
Troy is the county seat of Pike County in the River Heritage region of Alabama.
Top landmarks
- • College Street Historic District (Troy, Alabama) — historic district in Alabama, United States
Arriving 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 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 29 / North 3 Notch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Fairview Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery, 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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