How far is Parrish, AL from Prospect, AL?
The driving distance from Parrish, AL to Prospect, AL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parrish and Prospect.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parrish and Prospect.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
632 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · Ripley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Road
152 m · 14 sec · Prospect Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parrish and Prospect.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Merge slight left
8.62 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Parrish and Sunny near Prospect.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parrish to Prospect?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Parrish and 10.8 miles from Prospect.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parrish and Sunny near Prospect.
Stop Ideas Near Jasper
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 Jasper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parrish and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.95 km).
#1 Parrish
Settlement in Alabama, United States
| Population | 929 |
| Coordinates | 33.7306600, -87.2844500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect
Prospect is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9326100, -87.4458500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect (-87.44585, 33.93261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
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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