Interstate 85 in Alabama

Interstate 85 (I-85) is a part of the Interstate Highway System that runs from Montgomery, Alabama, to Petersburg, Virginia. In Alabama, the Interstate Highway runs 80 miles (130 km) from I-65 in Montgomery northeast to the Georgia state line near Valley. Although it is nominally north–south as it carries an odd number, I-85 travels east–west through the state. It is the primary highway between Montgomery and Atlanta. The Interstate also connects Montgomery with Tuskegee, Auburn, Opelika, and, indirectly, Phenix City and Columbus, Georgia.

This article is about the section of Interstate 85 in Alabama. For the entire route, see Interstate 85.

Interstate 85

I-85 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by ALDOT
Length80.00 mi (128.75 km)
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end I-65 / US 82 in Montgomery
Major intersections
North end I-85 at the Georgia state line near Valley
Location
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesMontgomery, Macon, Lee, Chambers
Highway system
  • Alabama State Highway System
← US 84→ SR 85
← SR 107AL 108→ SR 109
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