How far is Prattville, AL from Saraland, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Saraland, AL is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.41 mi
03h 07m
Flight
147.88 mi
237.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.88 mi
Kilometers
237.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.41 mi
Kilometers
267.81 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saraland
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Wed, May 13, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-05-12T22:09
Arrive Saraland
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Prattville
83.3 mi
01h 33m
To Saraland
83.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65, US 80

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    148.4 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saraland Boulevard South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
149 mi · 89%
West Boulevard
4.58 mi · 3%
South Memorial Drive
4.35 mi · 3%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 2%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi
430
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

148 mi · 02h 39m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 33m from Prattville
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prattville and Mostly Sunny near Saraland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Prattville and 83.1 miles from Saraland.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prattville and Mostly Sunny near Saraland.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Saraland. Straight-line distance: 147.88 mi (237.99 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Saraland

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population14,671
Coordinates30.8207400, -88.0705600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Saraland (-88.07056, 30.82074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.23 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
11.74 gal · 44.46 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.00 $50.00
Premium $4.63 $27.15 $54.30
Diesel $5.42 $31.79 $63.57

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Saraland. The current time is 22:09:36.

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.