How far is Prattville, AL from Demopolis, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Demopolis, AL is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
87.07 mi
01h 59m
Flight
80.32 mi
129.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.32 mi
Kilometers
129.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.07 mi
Kilometers
140.12 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Selma
AL

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From Prattville
43.4 mi
00h 59m
To Demopolis
43.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Demopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Demopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    3020 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Washington Street

    2309 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Selma Highway

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Selma Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 80

    19.7 mi · 24 min · United States Highway 80

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    111 m · 18 sec · East Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Demopolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selma Highway
65.4 mi · 75%
United States Highway 80
19.7 mi · 23%
South Cedar Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.57 mi · 1%
North Washington Street
0.44 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Selma Highway

Continue straight

26.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 59m from Prattville
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Demopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Demopolis?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Prattville and 43.6 miles from Demopolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Demopolis.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Selma, AL

1 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

37 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

52 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Brent, AL

63 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 80.32 mi (129.26 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.63 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.25
6.14 gal · 23.26 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.63 $23.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.08 $26.15
Premium $4.63 $14.20 $28.40
Diesel $5.42 $16.62 $33.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Demopolis. The current time is 01:15:52.

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.