Origin
Sylacauga, AL
Morning in Sylacauga on Sunday
Local time
11:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sylacauga, 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
1h 23m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sylacauga, AL
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Prattville, AL
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Trip Overview
This 65.3-mile journey from Sylacauga to Prattville, Alabama, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Broadway Avenue and Elmore Road, with a significant portion of the drive (43.7 miles) along Broadway Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical excursion within the Southeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, less highway-intensive experience. Since it's a straightforward drive with no planned stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Avenue | 43.7 mi | 49m |
| Elmore Road | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Fairview Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Coosa River Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Rockford Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Wetumpka Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Memorial Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway Avenue
— 43.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylacauga, AL and Prattville, AL.
1
Start on this road
346 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
284 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn right onto AL 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
4
Continue on AL 21
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
5
Continue on US 231; AL 21
44 mi
·
49 min
·
Broadway Avenue
6
Turn right onto AL 14
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Coosa River Parkway
7
Continue on AL 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coosa River Parkway
8
At end of road, turn right onto AL 14
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Elmore Road
9
Continue on Fairview Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Fairview Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Memorial Drive
11
Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
12
Arrive at destination
Wetumpka Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Sylacauga, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
46.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway
Turn right onto AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
AL 14 / Elmore Road
At end of road, turn right onto AL 14 / Elmore Road
Navigation decision point
4
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Wetumpka Street
Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.86 one way
$19.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.83 | $21.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Prattville on Sunday
Local time
11:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Holtville, AL
33 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 for this 65.3-mile trip. While approximately 57% of your journey (highway_share: 4) will be on main roads like Broadway Avenue, Elmore Road, and Fairview Avenue, the 'profile' indicates a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation. The longest continuous stretch is a substantial 43.7 miles on Broadway Avenue, offering a period of more consistent travel before the route becomes more intricate. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise, but rather a more engaged drive through local thoroughfares.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.7 mi on Broadway Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sylacauga, AL to Prattville, AL is easy. At 1h 23m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.7 miles on Broadway Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 21 / North Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway): Navigation decision point.
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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