How far is Cottage Hill, AL from Prichard, AL?
The driving distance from Cottage Hill, AL to Prichard, AL is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Hill and Prichard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Hill and Prichard.
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Start on Hillcrest Lane West
8 m · 7 sec · Hillcrest Lane West
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Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
849 ft · 40 sec · Wildwood Drive
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Turn right onto Cottage Hill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cottage Hill Road
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Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · West I-65 Service Road South
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Turn uturn onto Airport Boulevard
1351 ft · 31 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
1513 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
2661 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rebel Road
2848 ft · 56 sec · Rebel Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Wilson Avenue
1377 ft · 37 sec · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Azan Street
693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Azan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage Hill and Prichard.
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.
Airport Boulevard
Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog leaving Cottage Hill and Sunny near Prichard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage Hill to Prichard?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chickasaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Cottage Hill and 7.1 miles from Prichard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Cottage Hill and Sunny near Prichard.
Stop Ideas Near Chickasaw
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chickasaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Hill and Prichard. Straight-line distance: 7.31 mi (11.76 km).
#1 Cottage Hill
Cottage Hill is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6501900, -88.1461100 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Allenby Street (-88.078914, 30.739199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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