Origin
Valley Grande, AL
Afternoon in Valley Grande on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley Grande, AL to Montgomery, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley Grande, AL
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Valley Grande to Montgomery, you are looking at a straightforward 48.8-mile trip that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of roughly $7, it is an economical choice for travelers moving through the Southeast. You will navigate primarily via Broad Street, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and Fairview Avenue to reach your destination. Because this trip is short and efficient, it works well for those looking to reach the state capital without the hassle of a long-haul journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edmund Pettus Bridge | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| US 80 | 13 mi | 16m |
| Citizens Parkway | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Fairview Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Norman Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edmund Pettus Bridge
— 34.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Grande, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on AL 22
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Citizens Parkway
2
Continue on AL 22
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on US 80 Business
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Edmund Pettus Bridge
4
Continue on US 80; AL 21
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
US 80; AL 21
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 80
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
209 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Fairview Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fairview Avenue
9
Turn left 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
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Valley Grande, 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 52.1 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 80
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
4
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
West Fairview Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Norman Bridge Road
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
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
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 15m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this journey. With 0% of the route consisting of major highways, you will spend your time navigating through local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The path feels intimate and grounded, lacking the monotony of long, uninterrupted stretches found on typical transit corridors. As you transition from the local streets of Valley Grande toward Montgomery, the road keeps you engaged with its constant turns. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes local connectivity over highway cruising.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on Edmund Pettus Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 52.1 miles in near US 80.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Valley Grande, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 1h 15m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.1 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.4 miles (West Fairview Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 15m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on Edmund Pettus Bridge. 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 52.1 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.4 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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