How far is Hartselle, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Hartselle, AL to Prattville, AL is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
149.84 mi
02h 13m
Flight
139.49 mi
224.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.49 mi
Kilometers
224.48 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.84 mi
Kilometers
241.14 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Sat, May 30, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Hartselle
Sat, May 30, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartselle
2026-05-30T05:41
Arrive Prattville
Sat, May 30, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartselle
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
Vestavia Hills
AL

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

From Hartselle
74.8 mi
01h 06m
To Prattville
75 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 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 Hartselle and Prattville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Birmingham

    1412 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

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

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
78.3 mi · 52%
I 65 South
61.5 mi · 41%
Main Street West
1.96 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi
US 31
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 27m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
139.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vestavia Hills
01h 06m from Hartselle
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartselle 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 Hartselle to Prattville?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Vestavia Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Hartselle and 75 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vestavia Hills

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

7 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

65 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartselle and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 139.49 mi (224.48 km).

Hartselle

#1 Hartselle

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population14,470
Coordinates34.4434300, -86.9352800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-86.935277, 34.443424)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.01 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.07
10.58 gal · 40.02 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.03 $40.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.53 $45.06
Premium $4.63 $24.47 $48.93
Diesel $5.42 $28.65 $57.29

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 Hartselle and Prattville. The current time is 05:41:27.

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.