How far is Guntersville, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Guntersville, AL to Prattville, AL is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
165.49 mi
02h 43m
Flight
131.22 mi
211.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.22 mi
Kilometers
211.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.49 mi
Kilometers
266.33 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Sun, May 31, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in Guntersville
Sun, May 31, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guntersville
2026-05-31T12:21
Arrive Prattville
Sun, May 31, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guntersville
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
Irondale
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Guntersville
82.3 mi
01h 21m
To Prattville
83.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
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 Guntersville and Prattville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gunter Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Gunter Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    25.9 mi · 38 min · Florida Short Route

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

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

    2302 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

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

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  8. 8

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

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

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guntersville 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
63.9 mi · 39%
I-59 South
43.8 mi · 26%
Florida Short Route
25.9 mi · 16%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 10%
Gunter Avenue
1.99 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
01h 21m from Guntersville
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guntersville 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 Guntersville to Prattville?

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Guntersville and 83.2 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

78 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

82 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

88 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guntersville and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 131.22 mi (211.18 km).

Guntersville

#1 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Gunter Avenue (-86.294441, 34.358242)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.11 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.23
11.68 gal · 44.22 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.12 $44.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.87 $49.75
Premium $4.63 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $5.42 $31.62 $63.25

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 Guntersville and Prattville. The current time is 12:21:50.

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.