How far is Pelham, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Pelham, AL to Prattville, AL is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
62.8 mi
00h 58m
Flight
60.3 mi
97.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.3 mi
Kilometers
97.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.8 mi
Kilometers
101.06 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Pelham
31.4 mi
00h 29m
To Prattville
31.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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 Word Drive

    21 m · 2 sec · Word Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pelham Parkway

    726 ft · 23 sec · Pelham Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 52

    2884 ft · 1 min · County Road 52

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  9. 9

    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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 52
55.8 mi · 89%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
US 31
0.24 mi
Pelham Parkway
0.14 mi
Word Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 52

Merge slight left

55 mi · 00h 59m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
00h 29m from Pelham
Leave By
4:34 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 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Pelham and 31.4 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 60.3 mi (97.04 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Alabama

Population22,289
Coordinates33.2856700, -86.8099900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Word Drive (-86.809992, 33.285644)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.81
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.41 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.63 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.42 $12.02 $24.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Prattville. The current time is 03:19:44.

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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.