How far is Loxley, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Loxley, AL to Prattville, AL is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.79 mi
02h 42m
Flight
148.54 mi
239.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.54 mi
Kilometers
239.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.79 mi
Kilometers
273.25 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Tue, May 26, 4:24 PM CDT
Return by in Loxley
Tue, May 26, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loxley
2026-05-26T13:41
Arrive Prattville
Tue, May 26, 4:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loxley
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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Loxley
84.8 mi
01h 21m
To Prattville
85 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Street

    9 mi · 12 min · Hickory Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    130 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1159 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Street

    2788 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 Loxley 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
134 mi · 79%
Hickory Street
21.5 mi · 13%
South Boulevard
4.69 mi · 3%
Memorial Drive
4.35 mi · 3%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 2%
Wetumpka Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 19m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 21m from Loxley
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loxley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Loxley and 85 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

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

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loxley and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 148.54 mi (239.05 km).

Loxley

#1 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Street (-87.752992, 30.61825)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.37
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.68 $45.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.63 $27.70 $55.41
Diesel $5.42 $32.44 $64.87

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Loxley and Prattville. The current time is 13:41:42.

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.