How far is Prattville, AL from Bessemer, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Bessemer, AL is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Bessemer.
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Start on Wetumpka Street
2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Memorial Drive
6 mi · 9 min · North Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp left
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
62.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Helena, Bessemer
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Helena, Bessemer
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Morgan Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Morgan Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bessemer Road
2838 ft · 1 min · Bessemer Road
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Continue on 14th Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 14th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue North
1921 ft · 55 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 18th Street North
115 m · 16 sec · 18th Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
29 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Bessemer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Prattville and Sunny near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Prattville and 42.3 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 70.86 mi (114.04 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bessemer
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,043 |
| Coordinates | 33.4017800, -86.9544400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bessemer (-86.95444, 33.40178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
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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