How far is Meridianville, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Meridianville, AL to Prattville, AL is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.23 mi
02h 53m
Flight
165.09 mi
265.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.09 mi
Kilometers
265.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.23 mi
Kilometers
302.93 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Tue, May 26, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Meridianville
Tue, May 26, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridianville
2026-05-25T22:00
Arrive Prattville
Tue, May 26, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridianville
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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Meridianville
94 mi
01h 26m
To Prattville
94.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wells Road

    74 m · 13 sec · Wells Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

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

    864 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Meridianville 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
78.3 mi · 42%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 40%
I-565 West
18.7 mi · 10%
Memorial Parkway Northwest
2.45 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
165.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 26m from Meridianville
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridianville 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 Meridianville to Prattville?

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Meridianville and 94.2 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 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 Meridianville and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 165.09 mi (265.68 km).

Meridianville

#1 Meridianville

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population6,021
Coordinates34.8514800, -86.5722200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Road (-86.57222, 34.851396)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.14 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.29
13.28 gal · 50.28 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.15 $50.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.63 $30.71 $61.42
Diesel $5.42 $35.96 $71.91

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 Meridianville and Prattville. The current time is 22:00:52.

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.