How far is Prattville, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.72 mi
02h 49m
Flight
111.41 mi
179.29 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Prattville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.41 mi
Kilometers
179.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.72 mi
Kilometers
237.73 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Prattville
73.9 mi
01h 24m
To Hokes Bluff
73.8 mi
01h 24m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Hokes Bluff.

  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

    44 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on AL 759 East: East Gadsden

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Wallace Drive

    1.1 km · 52 sec · George Wallace Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Hood Avenue

    1180 ft · 19 sec · North Hood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
69.1 mi · 47%
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 30%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 12%
I 759
4.94 mi · 3%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 3%
East Meighan Boulevard
1.77 mi · 1%
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 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 24m from Prattville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Prattville and 73.8 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 111.41 mi (179.29 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.63 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $5.42 $28.21 $56.42

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 Hokes Bluff. The current time is 04:27:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.