Origin
Pleasant Grove, AL
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Grove, AL to Prattville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Grove, AL
Megan Bailey
Prattville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Grove, AL to Prattville, AL covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31, County Road 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| US 31 | 17.4 mi | 26m |
| County Road 50 | 3 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Street West | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Wetumpka Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Concordia Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, AL and Prattville, AL.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto County Road 50
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 50
3
Continue on Franklin Street West
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Street West
4
Turn slight left onto Concordia Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Concordia Street
5
Turn right onto US 31
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 31
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
9
Turn right onto US 31
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 31
10
Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
11
Arrive at destination
Wetumpka Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
County Road 50
Turn left onto County Road 50
Navigation decision point
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Navigation decision point
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
4
41.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Wetumpka Street
Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Prattville on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph
0% chance
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
7 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 on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
41.7 mi in 1h, mostly highway — 18.6 mi of that is on I 65.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Road 50.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pleasant Grove, AL to Prattville, AL is easy. At 1h with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 50): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 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: near the start (County Road 50): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Trip.ovh 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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