How far is Montgomery, AL from Prichard, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Prichard, AL is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Prichard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Prichard.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
160.9 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
2661 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Rebel Road
2848 ft · 56 sec · Rebel Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Wilson Avenue
1377 ft · 37 sec · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Azan Street
693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Azan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Prichard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Patchy Fog near Prichard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Prichard?
The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Montgomery and 82.4 miles from Prichard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Patchy Fog near Prichard.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Prichard. Straight-line distance: 153.69 mi (247.34 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prichard (-88.07889, 30.7388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.52 | $63.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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