How far is Valley, AL from Prattville, AL?

The driving distance from Valley, AL to Prattville, AL is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.78 mi
01h 29m
Flight
78.42 mi
126.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.42 mi
Kilometers
126.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.78 mi
Kilometers
150.92 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley
2026-04-23T05:45
Arrive Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley
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
Franklin
AL

Town in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Valley
46 mi
00h 44m
To Prattville
47.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Valley and Prattville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 55th Street West

    1174 ft · 53 sec · 55th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 23rd Boulevard West

    824 ft · 39 sec · 23rd Boulevard West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fob James Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Fob James Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Phillips Road

    623 ft · 21 sec · South Phillips Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1252 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cobbs Ford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    1581 ft · 34 sec · South Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
76.7 mi · 82%
I-65 North
7.58 mi · 8%
Fob James Drive
2.39 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.28 mi · 2%
Cobbs Ford Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Wetumpka Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

76.5 mi · 01h 23m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 44m from Valley
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valley and Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Valley and 47.8 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley and Sunny near Prattville.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

52 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

115 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 78.42 mi (126.2 km).

Valley

#1 Valley

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,077
Coordinates32.8187400, -85.1793900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Prattville

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: 55th Street West (-85.179389, 32.818641)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.07
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.53 $25.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.10 $28.19
Premium $4.63 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.42 $17.92 $35.85

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 Valley and Prattville. The current time is 05:45:27.

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.