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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.5 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.97 mi
53.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.97 mi
Kilometers
53.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.5 mi
Kilometers
60.35 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selma
Sat, Apr 25, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Sat, Apr 25, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-25T02:03
Arrive Selma
Sat, Apr 25, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prattville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Autaugaville
AL

Town in Autauga County, Alabama, USA

From Prattville
18.7 mi
00h 29m
To Selma
18.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    3020 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Washington Street

    2309 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Selma Highway

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Selma Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Water Avenue

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Water Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    148 m · 16 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    121 m · 11 sec · Alabama Avenue

  8. 8

    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.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selma Highway
31.7 mi · 85%
Water Avenue
4.6 mi · 12%
Wetumpka Street
0.57 mi · 2%
North Washington Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.09 mi
Alabama Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Selma Highway

Continue straight

17.6 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Autaugaville
00h 29m from Prattville
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prattville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Selma.

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?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Prattville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Selma.

Stop Ideas Near Autaugaville

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

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

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Montgomery, AL

33 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

35 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
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Brent, AL

76 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Selma. Straight-line distance: 32.97 mi (53.06 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Selma

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population16,671
Coordinates32.4073600, -87.0211000
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Selma (-87.0211, 32.40736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Selma. The current time is 02:03:54.

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.