How far is Salco, AL from Prichard, AL?

The driving distance from Salco, AL to Prichard, AL is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.95 mi
00h 21m
Flight
15.98 mi
25.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.49 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prichard
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM CST
Return by in Salco
Fri, Nov 6, 3:03 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salco
2026-11-06T14:20
Arrive Prichard
Fri, Nov 6, 2:42 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Salco
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Satsuma
AL

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

From Salco
9.4 mi
00h 10m
To Prichard
9.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salco and Prichard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salco and Prichard.

  1. 1

    Start on Salco Road

    2390 ft · 2 min · Salco Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2661 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Rebel Road

    2848 ft · 56 sec · Rebel Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto North Wilson Avenue

    1377 ft · 37 sec · North Wilson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Azan Street

    693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Azan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salco and Prichard.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salco Road
10.2 mi · 54%
I 165
1.11 mi · 6%
Rebel Road
0.54 mi · 3%
Wilson / Price Aves
0.3 mi · 2%
North Wilson Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
East Azan Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Salco Road

Merge slight left

9.23 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Satsuma
00h 10m from Salco
Leave By
7:48 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Salco and Partly Sunny near Prichard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salco to Prichard?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Satsuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Salco and 9.5 miles from Prichard.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salco and Partly Sunny near Prichard.

Stop Ideas Near Satsuma

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

21 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

31 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

79 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

94 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salco and Prichard. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.71 km).

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#1 Salco

Salco is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.9668500, -88.0347200
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Prichard

#2 Prichard

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population21,294
Coordinates30.7388000, -88.0788900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Salco Road (-88.034734, 30.968456)
End: East Allenby Street (-88.078914, 30.739199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.47
Round trip
$4.95
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $2.47 $4.95
Mid-grade $4.17 $2.80 $5.59
Premium $4.58 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.85 $3.92 $7.83

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Salco and Prichard. The current time is 14:20:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.