How far is Prattville, AL from Russellville, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Russellville, AL is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Russellville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Russellville.
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Start on Wetumpka Street
2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Memorial Drive
6 mi · 9 min · North Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp left
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
123 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
31.8 mi · 38 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
851 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Russellville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Russellville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Russellville?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Prattville and 94.8 miles from Russellville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prattville and Mostly Sunny near Russellville.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 159.02 mi (255.92 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russellville
City in Alabama
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 34.5078700, -87.7286400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russellville (-87.72864, 34.50787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
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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