Origin
Union Springs, AL
Late night in Union Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Springs, 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 3m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Springs, AL
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Trip Overview
Union Springs, AL to Montgomery, AL is 45.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Baskin Street and US 82, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. It’s a practical option if you’re looking for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baskin Street | 27.2 mi | 37m |
| US 82 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Woodley Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| McGehee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mc Gehee Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Fairview Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Norman Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baskin Street
— 27.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Springs, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on North Powell Street
349 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Powell Street
2
Turn right onto US 29; US 82
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Blackmon Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 82
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Baskin Street
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
McGehee Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Mc Gehee Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Gehee Road
7
Continue on Woodley Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodley Road
8
Continue on East Fairview Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Fairview Avenue
9
Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Norman Bridge Road
10
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Decatur Street
11
Continue on South Union Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Union Street
12
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 22.6 miles from Union Springs, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West
Turn right onto US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 82 / Baskin Street
Continue onto US 82 / Baskin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
4
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Norman Bridge Road
Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
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
5:20 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
2 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
1h 3m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than settling into a long stretch of highway. With only 28% of the drive on highways, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.2 miles on Baskin Street. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from local streets to more direct highway segments.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on Baskin Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 82 / Baskin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
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 3m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on Baskin Street. 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: at 0.1 miles (US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 82 / Baskin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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