How far is Prattville, AL from Guntersville, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.23 mi
03h 16m
Flight
131.22 mi
211.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.22 mi
Kilometers
211.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.23 mi
Kilometers
265.92 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guntersville
Sun, May 31, 4:20 PM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Sun, May 31, 7:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-05-31T13:04
Arrive Guntersville
Sun, May 31, 4:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prattville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Irondale
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Prattville
82.7 mi
01h 38m
To Guntersville
82.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Worth Street

    89 m · 20 sec · Worth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gunter Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
69.1 mi · 42%
I-59 North
45.2 mi · 27%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 10%
Blount Avenue
1.5 mi · 1%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.97 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

62.8 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
01h 38m from Prattville
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Prattville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Prattville and 82.5 miles from Guntersville.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Prattville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

78 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

82 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

88 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 131.22 mi (211.18 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Guntersville (-86.29446, 34.35823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.07 L · about $22.08
Round trip
$44.16
11.66 gal · 44.14 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.08 $44.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.83 $49.66
Premium $4.63 $26.96 $53.93
Diesel $5.42 $31.57 $63.14

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Guntersville. The current time is 13:04:09.

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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.