How far is Prattville, AL from Clanton, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Clanton, AL is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Clanton.
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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
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 31, 22: Clanton
678 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
4.1 mi · 6 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
119 m · 19 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Clanton.
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
18.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Clanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Clanton?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Prattville and 14.7 miles from Clanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Clanton.
Stop Ideas Near Oak 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 Clanton. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.59 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clanton
City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,764 |
| Coordinates | 32.8387400, -86.6294300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clanton (-86.62943, 32.83874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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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