How far is Alexander City, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Prattville, AL is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
52.97 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.33 mi
71.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.97 mi
Kilometers
85.25 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Sun, May 31, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Alexander City
Sun, May 31, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexander City
2026-05-31T02:19
Arrive Prattville
Sun, May 31, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexander City
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
Eclectic
AL

Town of the United States

From Alexander City
27.2 mi
00h 36m
To Prattville
25.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City and Prattville.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    89 m · 15 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    21 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Lee Street

    828 ft · 19 sec · Lee Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2811 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    74 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    2913 ft · 51 sec · Lee Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Rockford Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Central Plank Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    2321 ft · 39 sec · Central Plank Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coosa River Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Coosa River Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Coosa River Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Coosa River Parkway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elmore Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Elmore Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fairview Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    663 ft · 21 sec · North Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Plank Road
14.6 mi · 28%
Elmore Road
12.9 mi · 24%
Rockford Highway
8.77 mi · 17%
State Route 9
8.07 mi · 15%
Fairview Avenue
2.87 mi · 5%
Coosa River Parkway
2.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Central Plank Road

Continue on Central Plank Road

14.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eclectic
00h 36m from Alexander City
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Prattville?

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Eclectic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Alexander City and 25.8 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Eclectic

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eclectic, 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 Eclectic.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

44 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

96 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

114 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 44.33 mi (71.34 km).

Alexander City

#1 Alexander City

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Population14,142
Coordinates32.9440100, -85.9538500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-85.953885, 32.944116)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.96 $15.93
Premium $4.63 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.42 $10.13 $20.25

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexander City and Prattville. The current time is 02:19:15.

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.