How far is Prattville, AL from Thomasville, AL?
The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Thomasville, AL is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattville and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville and Thomasville.
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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
26.5 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
848 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 5
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
1625 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville and Thomasville.
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
Continue straight
26.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Prattville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prattville to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Brookwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Prattville and 53.4 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Prattville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Brookwood
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 Brookwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 83.75 mi (134.79 km).
#1 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasville
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,766 |
| Coordinates | 31.9134900, -87.7358400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-87.73584, 31.91349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
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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