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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.18 mi
01h 30m
Flight
56.58 mi
91.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.58 mi
Kilometers
91.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.34 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Childersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Tue, Apr 14, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-14T11:12
Arrive Childersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Prattville
34.7 mi
00h 45m
To Childersburg
34.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Klein Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Klein Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    1386 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southwest

    18 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
31.2 mi · 45%
Klein Road
4.95 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.69 mi · 4%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
145
0.27 mi
1st Street Southwest
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 45m from Prattville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Childersburg. Straight-line distance: 56.58 mi (91.06 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Childersburg

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population4,781
Coordinates33.2781700, -86.3549800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Childersburg (-86.35498, 33.27817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Childersburg. The current time is 11:12:25.

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.