Origin
Montgomery, AL
Late night in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, AL to Prattville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prattville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the heart of Montgomery to Prattville, this 15.3-mile trip is an incredibly efficient option. You can expect the entire journey to take roughly 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. The route utilizes a combination of East South Street, I-65 North, and Highway 82 to navigate the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly way to move between these two Alabama cities. Because the duration is so short, you have complete flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Wetumpka Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 85 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 82 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, AL and Prattville, AL.
1
Start on South Union Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Union Street
2
Turn left onto East South Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto I 85
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 85
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 65; US 82
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 65; US 82
7
Take the exit onto US 82
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 82
Toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville
8
Turn left onto US 82
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cobbs Ford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on County Road 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Memorial Drive
11
Turn left onto Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
12
Arrive at destination
Wetumpka Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 82 / Cobbs Ford Road
Turn left onto US 82 / Cobbs Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Prattville, AL
Late night in Prattville on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances urban navigation with regional connectivity. While you will utilize I-65 North, the route is characterized more by its quick transitions and local arterial roads rather than a long, monotonous interstate slog. There is no significant highway-heavy percentage here, as the drive focuses on getting you from city center to destination efficiently. You will not face any extreme long-distance stretches, as the short 15.3-mile total distance keeps the experience brief. Keep your focus sharp on the various turns as you navigate off the main highway and onto local paths to complete the final leg of your trip.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East South Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montgomery, AL to Prattville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 82: Millbrook along the way.
82: Millbrook
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Montgomery, AL
Full guide →Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Prattville, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prattville, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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