How far is Prattville, AL from Fairhope, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Fairhope, AL is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Fairhope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Fairhope.
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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
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65, US 80
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
135.7 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
2357 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Section Street
32 m · 3 sec · North Section Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Turn right onto Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Fairhope.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Fairhope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Fairhope?
The road trip is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Prattville and 90.3 miles from Fairhope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Fairhope.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
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 Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Fairhope. Straight-line distance: 158.8 mi (255.57 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhope (-87.90333, 30.52297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.49 | $68.99 |
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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