How far is Meadowbrook, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Meadowbrook, AL to Prattville, AL is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
74.47 mi
01h 15m
Flight
66.25 mi
106.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.25 mi
Kilometers
106.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM CDT
Return by in Meadowbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowbrook
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Prattville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowbrook
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 Meadowbrook
37.2 mi
00h 37m
To Prattville
37.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly 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 Meadowbrook and Prattville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheshire Drive

    598 ft · 32 sec · Cheshire Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meadow Brook Road

    1712 ft · 1 min · Meadow Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harvest Ridge Lane

    1244 ft · 57 sec · Harvest Ridge Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Redfern Way

    1813 ft · 1 min · Redfern Way

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broken Bow Drive

    3222 ft · 2 min · North Broken Bow Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Broken Bow Drive

    683 ft · 32 sec · Broken Bow Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cahaba Valley Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Cahaba Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    964 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowbrook 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cahaba Valley Road
65.7 mi · 88%
North Broken Bow Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Redfern Way
0.34 mi
Meadow Brook Road
0.32 mi
US 31
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Cahaba Valley Road

Merge slight left

59.3 mi · 01h 04m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 37m from Meadowbrook
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook to Prattville?

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 37.2 miles from Meadowbrook and 37.3 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 66.25 mi (106.62 km).

Meadowbrook

#1 Meadowbrook

Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population8,769
Coordinates33.4020500, -86.6966500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheshire Drive (-86.696341, 33.402174)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.63 $12.16 $24.33
Diesel $5.42 $14.24 $28.48

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 Meadowbrook and Prattville. The current time is 21:05:39.

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.