How far is Prattville, AL from Cahaba Heights, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Cahaba Heights, AL is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 30m.
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City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Cahaba Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Cahaba Heights.
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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 right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 280 West: Mountain Brook
2851 ft · 1 min
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Merge left onto United States Highway 280
2474 ft · 40 sec · United States Highway 280
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Turn right onto Summit Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Summit Boulevard
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Continue on Crosshaven Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Crosshaven Drive
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Turn left
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Cahaba Heights.
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 Cahaba Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Cahaba Heights?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 38.4 miles from Prattville and 38.3 miles from Cahaba Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Cahaba Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Cahaba Heights. Straight-line distance: 70.87 mi (114.06 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cahaba Heights
Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,287 |
| Coordinates | 33.4640000, -86.7319300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cahaba Heights (-86.73193, 33.464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.67 | $29.35 |
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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