How far is Prattville, AL from Sylacauga, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Sylacauga, AL is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
65.32 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50.47 mi
81.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.47 mi
Kilometers
81.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.32 mi
Kilometers
105.13 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylacauga
Wed, May 6, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Wed, May 6, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-05-06T18:06
Arrive Sylacauga
Wed, May 6, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Rockford
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Prattville
32.7 mi
00h 41m
To Sylacauga
32.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    686 ft · 21 sec · North Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Fairview Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Coosa River Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    46 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    136 m · 15 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Norton Avenue

    61 m · 7 sec · Norton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairview Avenue
15.7 mi · 24%
Coosa River Parkway
2.78 mi · 4%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
North Memorial Drive
0.13 mi
West 4th Street
0.08 mi
Norton Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

46 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
00h 41m from Prattville
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Prattville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sylacauga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Prattville and 32.6 miles from Sylacauga.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Prattville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sylacauga.

Stop Ideas Near Rockford

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

63 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Sylacauga. Straight-line distance: 50.47 mi (81.22 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Sylacauga

City in Alabama, United States

Population11,939
Coordinates33.1731700, -86.2516400
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Sylacauga (-86.25164, 33.17317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.63 $10.68 $21.37
Diesel $5.42 $12.51 $25.02

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Sylacauga. The current time is 18:06:42.

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.