How far is Scottsboro, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Scottsboro, AL to Prattville, AL is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.45 mi
03h 05m
Flight
154.53 mi
248.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.53 mi
Kilometers
248.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.45 mi
Kilometers
316.16 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Wed, May 6, 8:19 PM CDT
Return by in Scottsboro
Wed, May 6, 11:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsboro
2026-05-06T17:14
Arrive Prattville
Wed, May 6, 8:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Argo
AL

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

From Scottsboro
98.2 mi
01h 32m
To Prattville
98.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    124 m · 20 sec · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Willow Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Willow Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bynum Street

    91 m · 9 sec · Bynum Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Veterans Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

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

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Love Road
84.9 mi · 43%
I 65 South
63.9 mi · 33%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 9%
Veterans Drive
13.5 mi · 7%
West Main Street
8.91 mi · 5%
East Willow Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Love Road

Merge slight left

80.9 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Argo
01h 32m from Scottsboro
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Argo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Scottsboro and 98.2 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Argo

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

34 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

62 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

102 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsboro and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 154.53 mi (248.69 km).

Scottsboro

#1 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.034533, 34.67232)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.49
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.24 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.51 $59.03
Premium $4.63 $32.05 $64.10
Diesel $5.42 $37.53 $75.05

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsboro and Prattville. The current time is 17:14:07.

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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.