How far is Prattville, AL from Jackson, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Jackson, AL is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Jackson.
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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
74.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
54 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left
14 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
160 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2870 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto College Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Commerce Street
544 ft · 13 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Kimbell Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Kimbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kimbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 65
Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prattville and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Jackson?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Prattville and 79.3 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prattville and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,582 |
| Coordinates | 31.5090500, -87.8944400 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-87.89444, 31.50905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
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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