How far is Pelham, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Pelham, AL to Prattville, AL is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
128.48 mi
02h 19m
Flight
97.72 mi
157.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.72 mi
Kilometers
157.27 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.48 mi
Kilometers
206.77 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in Pelham
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Prattville
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
Uniontown
AL

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

From Pelham
64.2 mi
01h 09m
To Prattville
64.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 42

    1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Pine Grove Road

    1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ward Chapel Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 15

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 15

  5. 5

    Continue on Short Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Short Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1878 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highland Avenue

    35.5 mi · 53 min · East Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2309 ft · 52 sec · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    3020 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Short Street
79.2 mi · 62%
East Highland Avenue
35.5 mi · 28%
County Road 15
1.46 mi · 1%
Ward Chapel Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.57 mi
South Washington Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Short Street

Merge slight left

76.1 mi · 01h 32m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniontown
01h 09m from Pelham
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pelham and Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Pelham and 64.3 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelham and Sunny near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Uniontown

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

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

BUS

Marion, AL

28 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
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Selma, AL

46 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Camden, AL

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

Thomasville, AL

60 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 97.72 mi (157.27 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Alabama

Population24,231
Coordinates32.2795900, -88.1200200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 42 (-88.120018, 32.279732)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Prattville. The current time is 19:17:02.

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.