How far is Prattville, AL from Childersburg, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Childersburg, AL is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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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 Childersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Childersburg.
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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
24.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
23.3 mi · 32 min
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Continue on South Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Klein Road
5 mi · 7 min · Klein Road
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
1386 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southwest
18 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Childersburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 27m
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 Childersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Childersburg?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 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 34.7 miles from Prattville and 34.5 miles from Childersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Childersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Childersburg. Straight-line distance: 56.58 mi (91.06 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Childersburg
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,781 |
| Coordinates | 33.2781700, -86.3549800 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Childersburg (-86.35498, 33.27817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
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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