How far is Prattville, AL from Theodore, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Theodore, AL is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.52 mi
03h 32m
Flight
166.56 mi
268.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.56 mi
Kilometers
268.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.52 mi
Kilometers
303.39 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Theodore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Theodore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
94.3 mi
01h 46m
To Theodore
94.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    167.3 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Tillman's Corner

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Government Boulevard

    51 m · 11 sec · Government Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Government Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Government Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
168 mi · 89%
I 10 West
4.61 mi · 2%
West Boulevard
4.58 mi · 2%
South Memorial Drive
4.35 mi · 2%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 2%
Government Boulevard
2.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

167 mi · 03h 01m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
166.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 46m from Prattville
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prattville and Mostly Sunny near Theodore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 94.3 miles from Prattville and 94.2 miles from Theodore.

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

The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Theodore. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.05 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
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#2 Theodore

Place in Alabama, USA

Population6,130
Coordinates30.5476900, -88.1752800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Theodore (-88.17528, 30.54769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.18 $50.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.63 $30.76 $61.51
Diesel $5.42 $36.01 $72.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Theodore. The current time is 04:08:32.

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.