How far is Prattville, AL from Selma, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Selma, AL is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Autauga County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Selma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Selma.
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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
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Water Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · Water Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
148 m · 16 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
121 m · 11 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Selma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Selma Highway
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17.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Selma?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Autaugaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Prattville and 18.8 miles from Selma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Autaugaville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Selma. Straight-line distance: 32.97 mi (53.06 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selma
City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,671 |
| Coordinates | 32.4073600, -87.0211000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selma (-87.0211, 32.40736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
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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