How far is Prattville, AL from Albertville, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Albertville, AL is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
155.09 mi
02h 59m
Flight
125.47 mi
201.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.47 mi
Kilometers
201.92 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.09 mi
Kilometers
249.59 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertville
Tue, May 26, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Tue, May 26, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-05-26T02:43
Arrive Albertville
Tue, May 26, 5:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prattville
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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Prattville
77.6 mi
01h 29m
To Albertville
77.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    6 mi · 9 min · North Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Albertville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
69.1 mi · 45%
I-59 North
45.2 mi · 29%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 11%
East Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.97 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

62.8 mi · 01h 07m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 29m from Prattville
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prattville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Prattville and 77.5 miles from Albertville.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Prattville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albertville.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Albertville. Straight-line distance: 125.47 mi (201.92 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Albertville

#2 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Albertville (-86.20878, 34.26783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.72 L · about $20.71
Round trip
$41.43
10.94 gal · 41.44 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.71 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.63 $25.30 $50.60
Diesel $5.42 $29.62 $59.24

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Albertville. The current time is 02:43:19.

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.