How far is Citronelle, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Prattville, AL is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.63 mi
03h 03m
Flight
140.68 mi
226.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.68 mi
Kilometers
226.4 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.63 mi
Kilometers
311.62 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Sat, May 30, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citronelle
2026-05-30T06:24
Arrive Prattville
Sat, May 30, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citronelle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Citronelle
96.9 mi
01h 31m
To Prattville
96.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    3148 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    22 mi · 25 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 65 North: Montgomery

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    154.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1159 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citronelle 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
155 mi · 80%
South 3rd Street
22.3 mi · 12%
South Boulevard
4.69 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
4.35 mi · 2%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 2%
Industrial Parkway
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 31m from Citronelle
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Citronelle 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 Citronelle to Prattville?

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Citronelle and 96.7 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 140.68 mi (226.4 km).

Citronelle

#1 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.86 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.73
13.66 gal · 51.72 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.87 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.63 $31.59 $63.18
Diesel $5.42 $36.98 $73.97

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Citronelle and Prattville. The current time is 06:24:36.

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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.