Prattville, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL is 89.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m via I 65 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short drive that's mostly on major highways, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Plan for most of your travel time to be spent on the interstate.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Prattville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
73.6 mi
1h 20m
North Memorial Drive
6 mi
9m
I 20
4.9 mi
5m
Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
2.1 mi
5m
Park Road
1.1 mi
2m
Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
1m
Gary Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Crawford Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 73.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville, AL and Pleasant Grove, AL.
1
Start on Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Wetumpka Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
6.0 mi·9 min·North Memorial Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
74 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 261CToward I 20 West, I 59 South: TuscaloosaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
4.9 mi·5 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 119AToward Lloyd Noland ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lloyd Noland Parkway
9
Continue on Gary Avenue
0.3 mi·56 sec·Gary Avenue
10
Turn right onto Crawford Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Crawford Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 56
2.1 mi·5 min·Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
12
Continue on Park Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Park Road
13
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
143 ft·6 sec·5th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
5th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can leave anytime, but departing in the morning will give you ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Prattville. There are no designated stops listed, so you can be flexible with breaks. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach the Birmingham metro area, especially if traveling during peak hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.9 miles from Prattville, AL, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Grove, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prattville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prattville, AL
This is one driving day of about 89.7 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Prattville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 73.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 86.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip|~10m in|I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 261C
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
5
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
85.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119A
Toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
4
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|CR 56 / Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 56 / Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.55 one way
$27.09 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.87
$29.74
premium
$4.56
$16.10
$32.20
diesel
$5.61
$19.80
$39.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.9
0
$9.42
$4.31
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.85
$3.59
EV Truck/SUV
35.9
0
$12.56
$5.74
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Prattville, AL
Late night
in Prattville on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pleasant Grove, AL
Late night
in Pleasant Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbiana, AL
45 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 47m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 88% highway, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on interstates. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 73.6 miles on I 65. You'll transition to surface roads for the final segment of your trip as you approach Pleasant Grove. Expect a busy interstate experience with frequent exits as you navigate the main thoroughfares.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North Memorial Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 73.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 6.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles (I 20; I 59): 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 Pleasant Grove, AL before heading back.
