How far is Russellville, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Russellville, AL to Prattville, AL is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
190.07 mi
02h 54m
Flight
159.02 mi
255.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.02 mi
Kilometers
255.92 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.07 mi
Kilometers
305.89 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Tue, Apr 21, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-21T03:40
Arrive Prattville
Tue, Apr 21, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
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
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Russellville
94.9 mi
01h 27m
To Prattville
95.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    783 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Highway 24

    26.7 mi · 32 min · Alabama Highway 24

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto University of North Alabama Highway

    31.7 mi · 38 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
78.3 mi · 41%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 23%
University of North Alabama Highway
31.7 mi · 17%
Alabama Highway 24
26.7 mi · 14%
Jackson Avenue North
1.25 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
159 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 27m from Russellville
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Russellville and Mostly Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Russellville and 95.1 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Brookside Fire Department

Brookside , AL
4199 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 159.02 mi (255.92 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Alabama

Population9,758
Coordinates34.5078700, -87.7286400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Avenue North (-87.728825, 34.507932)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.39 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.82
13.42 gal · 50.78 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.41 $50.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.63 $31.03 $62.07
Diesel $5.42 $36.33 $72.67

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Prattville. The current time is 03:40:33.

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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.