How far is Prattville, AL from Elba, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Elba, AL is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pike County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Elba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Elba.
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Start on Wetumpka Street
2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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Turn right onto South Memorial Drive
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard
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Turn right onto Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Elba Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway
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Turn right onto Elba Highway
19.8 mi · 35 min · Elba Highway
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Continue on North Troy Road
111 m · 10 sec · North Troy Road
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Continue on Neil Grantham Drive
2799 ft · 1 min · Neil Grantham Drive
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Turn straight onto Claxton Avenue
1273 ft · 37 sec · Claxton Avenue
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Turn right onto Simmons Street
72 m · 10 sec · Simmons Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simmons Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Elba.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Troy Highway
Turn right onto Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prattville and Partly Sunny near Elba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Elba?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Prattville and 45 miles from Elba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prattville and Partly Sunny near Elba.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Elba. Straight-line distance: 76.06 mi (122.41 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elba
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,919 |
| Coordinates | 31.4146100, -86.0677200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elba (-86.06772, 31.41461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
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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