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Trip from Wilsonville, AL to Montgomery, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

68.2 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 68.2-mile drive from Wilsonville, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 94% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a predominantly fast-paced drive. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $10, and with no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to make this trip on your own schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 40.2 mi 43m
AL 145 23.4 mi 32m
South Main Street 2.7 mi 3m
I 85 0.6 mi <1m
Arba Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Decatur Street <0.1 mi <1m
Winnie Street <0.1 mi <1m
South Union Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 40.2 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilsonville, AL and Montgomery, AL.

1

Start on AL 25

79 ft · 7 sec · AL 25
2

Turn left onto CR 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on AL 145

23 mi · 32 min · AL 145
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
5

Merge onto I 65

40 mi · 43 min · I 65
6

Take the exit

393 ft · 9 sec
Exit 171 Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
8

Continue on I 85

0.6 mi · 52 sec · I 85
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 1 Toward Court Street, Union Street
10

Continue on Arba Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arba Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Turn right onto South Decatur Street

462 ft · 12 sec · South Decatur Street
12

Turn left onto Winnie Street

440 ft · 24 sec · Winnie Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street

187 ft · 3 sec · South Union Street
14

Arrive at destination

South Union Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Alabama, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clanton, AL

34 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.

Popular next leg

Clanton, AL to Montgomery, AL

39.7 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Shelby, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Enterprise, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Wilsonville, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 66.6 and 68.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward I-85 North: Atlanta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 171 Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
6
67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward Court Street, Union Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1 Toward Court Street, Union Street
4
68.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Winnie Street

Turn left onto Winnie Street

Navigation decision point

6
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | South Union Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.30 one way

$20.60 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $11.31 $22.61
premium $4.56 $12.24 $24.48
diesel $5.61 $15.06 $30.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.16 $3.27
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.97 $2.73
EV Truck/SUV 27.3 0 $9.55 $4.36

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Wilsonville, AL

Late night in Wilsonville on Tuesday

Local time

4:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Montgomery, AL

Late night in Montgomery on Tuesday

Local time

4:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Clear

N 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

5 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 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, with 94% of this 68.2-mile route utilizing major roadways like I-65 and AL-145. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.2 miles on I-65, suggesting a consistent speed for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily an interstate drive, the transition to local roads like South Main Street as you approach Montgomery will offer a slight change in pace. This profile suggests a practical and efficient drive rather than a winding, scenic exploration.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.2 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 145. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 66.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 24m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.2 miles on I 65. 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 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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