How far is Irondale, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Irondale, AL to Prattville, AL is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
88.12 mi
01h 20m
Flight
75.59 mi
121.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.59 mi
Kilometers
121.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.12 mi
Kilometers
141.81 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Irondale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irondale
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Prattville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irondale
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Irondale
42.7 mi
00h 40m
To Prattville
45.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    14 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 20th Street South

    2174 ft · 60 sec · 20th Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on 22nd Street South

    121 m · 13 sec · 22nd Street South

  5. 5

    Continue on Kilgore Memorial Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Kilgore Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Grants Mill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grants Mill Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Mill Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Grants Mill Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Grants Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grants Mill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

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

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irondale 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
63.9 mi · 72%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
11.1 mi · 13%
Grants Mill Road
2.34 mi · 3%
Kilgore Memorial Drive
0.63 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
20th Street South
0.41 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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 40m from Irondale
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Irondale and Mostly Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Irondale and 45.4 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irondale and Mostly Sunny near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irondale and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 75.59 mi (121.65 km).

Irondale

#1 Irondale

Town in Alabama, United States

Population13,226
Coordinates33.5381600, -86.7072100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue South (-86.707265, 33.538223)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.63 $14.38 $28.77
Diesel $5.42 $16.84 $33.68

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 Irondale and Prattville. The current time is 21:06:10.

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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.