How far is Prichard, AL from Prattville, AL?
The driving distance from Prichard, AL to Prattville, AL is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prichard and Prattville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prichard and Prattville.
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Start on East Azan Street
693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street
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Turn left onto North Wilson Avenue
712 ft · 18 sec · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right
2304 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3117 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
158 mi · 2 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82
1159 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue on Memorial Drive
4.4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Wetumpka Street
2788 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prichard and Prattville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65
Merge slight left
158 mi · 02h 50m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Prichard and Sunny near Prattville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prichard to Prattville?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 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?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Prichard and 86.8 miles from Prattville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Prichard and Sunny near Prattville.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
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 Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prichard and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 152.6 mi (245.59 km).
#1 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.21 | $46.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
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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