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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Jackson Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue North
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Take the ramp right
783 ft · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Highway 24
26.7 mi · 32 min · Alabama Highway 24
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Take the exit slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto University of North Alabama Highway
31.7 mi · 38 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
2716 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 Russellville 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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 159.02 mi (255.92 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Alabama
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 34.5078700, -87.7286400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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