Origin
Wetumpka, AL
Morning in Wetumpka on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wetumpka, 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
28m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wetumpka, AL
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Prattville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through Alabama’s Southeast region, the 17.5-mile drive from Wetumpka to Prattville is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at around $3, it is a very budget-friendly transit between these two cities. The route utilizes a combination of Elmore Road, AL 14, and Fairview Avenue to get you to your destination efficiently. Since the total distance is quite short, you do not need to worry about an overnight stay, allowing you total flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elmore Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| AL 14 | 6 mi | 9m |
| Fairview Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wetumpka Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Memorial Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Elmore Road
— 7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetumpka, AL and Prattville, AL.
1
Start on North Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
2
Turn right onto AL 212
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bridge Street
3
Continue on AL 212
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Elmore Road
4
Continue on AL 14; AL 143
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
AL 14; AL 143
5
Continue on Fairview Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Fairview Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Memorial Drive
7
Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
8
Arrive at destination
Wetumpka Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 212 / West Bridge Street
Turn right onto AL 212 / West Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Wetumpka Street
Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
9:40 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
28m 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate this 17.5-mile path. The road features a 34% highway share, providing a blend of local transit and faster-paced driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on Elmore Road, which spans 7 miles of the journey. As you progress through the route, the environment shifts from local roads to more defined highway segments. This variety keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing, offering a balanced pace that transitions smoothly from start to finish.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Elmore Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 212 / West Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wetumpka, AL to Prattville, AL is easy. At 28m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AL 212 / West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (Wetumpka Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
398 ft
179 ft
Total Climb
283 ft
Total Descent
143 ft
Highest Point
398 ft
~15 mi in
Elevation Range
219 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Elmore Road. 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 0.3 miles (AL 212 / West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (Wetumpka Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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