How far is Hokes Bluff, AL from Prattville, AL?

Fastest route

The distance from Hokes Bluff, Alabama to Prattville, Alabama is approximately 132 miles (212 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Directions

  • Head south on Alford Bend Rd toward Morris Ave. 
  • Take N College St to Green Valley Rd in Glencoe. 
  • Turn right onto US-278 W.
  • Turn left onto McLain St N and continue onto N College St. 
  • Turn left onto Chastain Blvd W. 
  • Turn right onto Green Valley Rd.  
  • Continue on AL-77 S. Take AL-21 S, AL-22 W, and US-31 S to Wetumpka St in Prattville.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Tip: Plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic, especially on highways and main roads.
  • 🚗 Tip: Make sure your vehicle is in good condition and has enough fuel for the journey.
  • 🚗 Tip: Take breaks during the journey to rest and stretch your legs.
  • 🚗 Tip: Bring some snacks and water to stay refreshed throughout the drive.
  • 🚗 Tip: Keep your GPS or navigation app handy to stay on the right route.
  • 🚗 Tip: Check the weather forecast before starting the trip and be prepared for any possible changes in conditions.
  • 🚗 Tip: Familiarize yourself with the traffic rules and regulations in the areas you'll be passing through.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.34 mi
02h 18m
Flight
111.41 mi
179.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.41 mi
Kilometers
179.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.34 mi
Kilometers
238.73 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Hokes Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hokes Bluff
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hokes Bluff
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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Hokes Bluff
74.1 mi
01h 09m
To Prattville
74.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Hokes Bluff and Prattville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hokes Bluff and Prattville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Hood Avenue

    1225 ft · 18 sec · North Hood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on George Wallace Drive

    3143 ft · 46 sec · George Wallace Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

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

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  13. 13

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hokes Bluff 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
63.9 mi · 43%
Birmingham
45 mi · 30%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 11%
Herman Nelson Highway
6.16 mi · 4%
George Wallace Drive
4.63 mi · 3%
East Meighan Boulevard
1.8 mi · 1%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 09m from Hokes Bluff
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hokes Bluff and Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hokes Bluff to Prattville?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Hokes Bluff and 74.3 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hokes Bluff and Sunny near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hokes Bluff and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 111.41 mi (179.29 km).

Hokes Bluff

#1 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Alford Bend Road (-85.866393, 33.998137)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 Hokes Bluff and Prattville. The current time is 02:55:56.

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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.