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.
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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 07m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
148.4 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Saraland. Straight-line distance: 147.88 mi (237.99 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saraland
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,671 |
| Coordinates | 30.8207400, -88.0705600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saraland (-88.07056, 30.82074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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