How far is Prattville, AL from Heflin, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Heflin, AL is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
123.68 mi
02h 33m
Flight
96.2 mi
154.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.2 mi
Kilometers
154.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.04 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heflin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Heflin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Prattville
61.9 mi
01h 16m
To Heflin
61.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    686 ft · 21 sec · North Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Coosa River Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 9: Heflin, Hollins

    980 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    721 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  13. 13

    Continue on Almon Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Almon Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3115 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairview Avenue
15.7 mi · 13%
I 20 East
13.7 mi · 11%
Coosa River Parkway
6.78 mi · 5%
Almon Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi
AL 9
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

84.5 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 16m from Prattville
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Heflin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Prattville and 61.8 miles from Heflin.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Heflin.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Heflin. Straight-line distance: 96.2 mi (154.82 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Heflin

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates33.6489900, -85.5874600
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Heflin (-85.58746, 33.64899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.02
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.51 $33.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.63 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $5.42 $23.61 $47.22

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 Heflin. The current time is 23:06:12.

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.