Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prattville, AL
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Brent, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
The drive from Prattville, AL to Brent, AL covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, East 4th Street, Birmingham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 53.2 mi | 1h 11m |
| East 4th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Birmingham Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wetumpka Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville, AL and Brent, AL.
Start on Wetumpka Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Washington Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Merge onto US 82
Take the exit
Continue on Birmingham Road
Turn slight right
Turn right onto AL 25
Turn left onto AL 25
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Prattville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 82
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.80 one way
$17.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Prattville on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Brent on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
58.3 mi in 1h 22m, mostly highway — 53.2 mi of that is on US 82.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and East 4th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Washington Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prattville, AL to Brent, AL is easy. At 1h 22m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 82): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
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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