Drive or Fly: Dadeville, AL to Prattville, AL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MGM–MGM. At 59 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 17m

Distance

59.4 mi

Total Cost

$48

CO2

24 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$13

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 42m

6m in the air

Air Distance

48 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dadeville, AL → MGM 78m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MGM → Prattville, AL 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Dadeville, AL MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport 52 mi, ~78m drive

Prattville, AL MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGM and MGM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 47m

2h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0624S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dadeville, AL → Alexander City (Barber Shop) (AXT6) 22m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 165m

Arrival 10m

Montgomery Intermodal Center (MRY6) → Prattville, AL 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From AXT6 — Alexander City (Barber Shop) 15 mi, ~22m drive

To MRY6 — Montgomery Intermodal Center 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 17m	3h 42m	3h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$48	$122	$5
Carbon footprint	24 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

67.9 mi 1h 38m

via AL 9, US 280; AL 49, AL 14

Alternative (+7 min)

74.3 mi 1h 46m

via I 85, AL 49, I 65; US 82

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dadeville, AL to Prattville, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.