How far is Prattville, AL from Pelham, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Pelham, AL is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Pelham.
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Start on Wetumpka Street
3020 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Washington Street
2309 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on Selma Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Selma Highway
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 80
46.2 mi · 54 min · United States Highway 80
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Take the exit slight left
2122 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Short Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · Short Street
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Continue on County Road 15
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 15
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Continue on Ward Chapel Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road
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Continue on Pine Grove Road
1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road
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Turn slight left onto County Road 42
1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Pelham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 80
Turn straight onto United States Highway 80
46.2 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Pelham?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Prattville and 64.4 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Uniontown
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 Uniontown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 97.72 mi (157.27 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pelham
City in Alabama
| Population | 24,231 |
| Coordinates | 32.2795900, -88.1200200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelham (-88.12002, 32.27959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.19 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.34 | $38.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.00 | $42.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.58 | $49.17 |
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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