Origin
Pike Road, AL
Late night in Pike Road on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pike Road, 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
45m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pike Road, AL
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Prattville, AL
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Trip Overview
This 29.6-mile drive from Pike Road, AL to Prattville, AL is a straightforward trip, easily completed in about 45 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-85 and I-65, with a section on Ray Thorington Road, it's a manageable journey that fits perfectly as a day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical option for local travel within the Southeast region. You'll find the driving experience to be a mixed bag, offering a good balance for a short excursion. This route is ideal for those looking for a quick and convenient connection between these two Alabama communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| I 65 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Ray Thorington Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Old Pike Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Halcyon Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Taylor Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road, AL and Prattville, AL.
1
Start on Flinn Road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
Flinn Road
2
Turn left onto CR 85
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Pike Road
3
Turn left onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ray Thorington Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vaughn Road
5
Turn right onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Halcyon Boulevard
6
Turn right onto AL 271
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-85 South, US 80 West: Montgomery
8
Merge onto I 85; US 80
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85; US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
10
Merge onto I 65; US 82
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 65; US 82
11
Take the exit onto US 82
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 82
Toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville
12
Turn left onto US 82
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cobbs Ford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on County Road 2
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Memorial Drive
15
Turn left onto Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
16
Arrive at destination
Wetumpka Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 85 / Old Pike Road
Turn left onto CR 85 / Old Pike Road
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Vaughn Road
At end of road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 85; US 80
Merge onto I 85; US 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
2:31 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
45m 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 drive that's about 55% highway, offering stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on I-85, allowing for a steady pace. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between faster interstate travel and potentially some more local road sections as you approach your destination. While not overly technical, the route provides a varied driving experience, moving from open highway to more urban-influenced roads.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 85 / Old Pike Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 85 / Old Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Vaughn Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 85; US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Pike Road, AL to Prattville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 82: Millbrook along the way.
82: Millbrook
24.7 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 82
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 85. 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: near the start (CR 85 / Old Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Vaughn Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 85; US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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