How far is Prattville, AL from Trussville, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Trussville, AL is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
90.43 mi
01h 44m
Flight
80.32 mi
129.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.32 mi
Kilometers
129.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.43 mi
Kilometers
145.53 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trussville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Trussville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Prattville
45.3 mi
00h 52m
To Trussville
45.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 9 min · North Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Trussville

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Gadsden Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Gadsden Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Glenn Avenue

    116 m · 19 sec · Glenn Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    577 ft · 29 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
69.1 mi · 76%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
16.5 mi · 18%
Gadsden Highway
2.07 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

62.8 mi · 01h 07m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
00h 52m from Prattville
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prattville and Mostly Sunny near Trussville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Prattville and 45.1 miles from Trussville.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Trussville. Straight-line distance: 80.32 mi (129.27 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Trussville

City in Jefferson and St.

Population23,048
Coordinates33.6198300, -86.6088800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Trussville (-86.60888, 33.61983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.59 $27.17
Premium $4.63 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.42 $17.27 $34.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Trussville. The current time is 08:21:27.

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.