How far is Albertville, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Albertville, AL to Prattville, AL is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.81 mi
02h 29m
Flight
125.47 mi
201.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.47 mi
Kilometers
201.92 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.81 mi
Kilometers
249.15 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Tue, May 26, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Tue, May 26, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-05-26T02:00
Arrive Prattville
Tue, May 26, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Albertville
77.3 mi
01h 14m
To Prattville
77.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albertville and Prattville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertville and Prattville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    16.8 mi · 22 min · Florida Short Route

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-59 South: Birmingham

    2302 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville and Prattville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
63.9 mi · 41%
I-59 South
43.8 mi · 28%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 11%
Florida Short Route
16.8 mi · 11%
East Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 14m from Albertville
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albertville to Prattville?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Albertville and 77.5 miles from Prattville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cahaba Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cahaba Heights.

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 125.47 mi (201.92 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.208771, 34.267848)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.68 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.25 $46.51
Premium $4.63 $25.25 $50.51
Diesel $5.42 $29.57 $59.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertville and Prattville. The current time is 02:00:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.