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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on County Road 42
1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42
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Turn straight onto Pine Grove Road
1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road
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Continue on Ward Chapel Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road
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Continue on County Road 15
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 15
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Continue on Short Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · Short Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1878 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
76.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue on East Highland Avenue
35.5 mi · 53 min · East Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Washington Street
2309 ft · 52 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
3020 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Uniontown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 97.72 mi (157.27 km).
#1 Pelham
City in Alabama
| Population | 24,231 |
| Coordinates | 32.2795900, -88.1200200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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