How far is Theodore, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Theodore, AL to Prattville, AL is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 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
188.62 mi
02h 54m
Flight
166.56 mi
268.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.56 mi
Kilometers
268.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.62 mi
Kilometers
303.56 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
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Theodore
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Theodore
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 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 Theodore
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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Theodore
94.2 mi
01h 27m
To Prattville
94.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Government Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Government Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2627 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery

    3020 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    167.5 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1159 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Theodore 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
168 mi · 89%
Government Boulevard
6.71 mi · 4%
South Boulevard
4.69 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
4.35 mi · 2%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 2%
Wetumpka Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Continue straight

167 mi · 03h 01m

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
+22 mi
166.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 27m from Theodore
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Theodore and Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Theodore and 94.4 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
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Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
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Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
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Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Theodore and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.05 km).

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#1 Theodore

Place in Alabama, USA

Population6,130
Coordinates30.5476900, -88.1752800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.17549, 30.547571)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.22
Round trip
$50.44
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.22 $50.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.36 $56.73
Premium $4.63 $30.80 $61.61
Diesel $5.42 $36.06 $72.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Theodore and Prattville. The current time is 02:24:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.