How far is Prattville, AL from Tuskegee, AL?

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Tuskegee, AL is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
54.77 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.91 mi
72.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.91 mi
Kilometers
72.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.15 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 3:31 PM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Sun, Apr 26, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-26T14:24
Arrive Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 3:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Prattville
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Tuskegee
27.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    1577 ft · 34 sec · South Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cobbs Ford Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Notasulga Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Notasulga Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1329 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Water Street

    769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
38.7 mi · 71%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.96 mi · 16%
Notasulga Road
2.53 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.29 mi · 4%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Continue straight

38.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
00h 33m from Prattville
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Prattville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Prattville and 27.4 miles from Tuskegee.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Prattville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 44.91 mi (72.27 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

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

#2 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.62
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.31 $14.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.63 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $5.42 $10.45 $20.90

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Tuskegee. The current time is 14:24:15.

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.