How far is Prattville, AL from Moulton, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Moulton, AL is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
162.39 mi
03h 06m
Flight
147.42 mi
237.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.42 mi
Kilometers
237.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.39 mi
Kilometers
261.34 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moulton
Fri, May 1, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Fri, May 1, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-30T23:30
Arrive Moulton
Fri, May 1, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Prattville
81.3 mi
01h 33m
To Moulton
81.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    31.2 mi · 37 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Big Nance Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Big Nance Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Nance Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
129 mi · 80%
University of North Alabama Highway
31.2 mi · 19%
Court Street
1.14 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi
AL 157
0.23 mi
Section Line Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 15m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 33m from Prattville
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prattville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Prattville and 81.1 miles from Moulton.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Prattville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Moulton. Straight-line distance: 147.42 mi (237.25 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Moulton

City in Alabama

Population3,201
Coordinates34.4812100, -87.2933500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Moulton (-87.29335, 34.48121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.69 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.40
11.46 gal · 43.38 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.70 $43.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.63 $26.50 $53.00
Diesel $5.42 $31.03 $62.06

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Moulton. The current time is 23:30:28.

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.