How far is Demopolis, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Prattville, AL is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
87.2 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.32 mi
129.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.32 mi
Kilometers
129.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.34 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demopolis
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demopolis
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
Selma
AL

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From Demopolis
43.5 mi
00h 49m
To Prattville
43.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Strawberry Avenue

    34 m · 10 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    111 m · 20 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on East Highland Avenue

    35.5 mi · 53 min · East Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2309 ft · 52 sec · South Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    3020 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Highland Avenue
35.5 mi · 41%
North Cedar Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.57 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
0.44 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.07 mi
North Strawberry Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

49.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 49m from Demopolis
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Demopolis and Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Demopolis and 43.7 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Demopolis and Sunny near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

1 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

37 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
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Camden, AL

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

Brent, AL

63 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 80.32 mi (129.26 km).

Demopolis

#1 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: North Strawberry Avenue (-87.836351, 32.51764)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $11.66
Round trip
$23.33
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.66 $23.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.12 $26.24
Premium $4.63 $14.25 $28.49
Diesel $5.42 $16.68 $33.36

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Demopolis and Prattville. The current time is 02:54:09.

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.