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Trip from Prattville, AL to Jacksonville, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

123.8 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Prattville, AL

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Jacksonville, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Prattville, AL to Jacksonville, AL covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 231, AL 14, AL 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.5 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.9 miles from Prattville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 123.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 123.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and AL 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.5 miles on US 231.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and AL 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 31 / North Memorial Drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Prattville, AL to Jacksonville, AL is easy. At 2h 40m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 31 / North Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Fairview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 31 / North Memorial Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 31 / North Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Fairview Avenue

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
16.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway

Turn left onto AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway

Navigation decision point

3
123.7 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | AL 21 / Public Square West

Turn left onto AL 21 / Public Square West

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 231 84.5 mi 1h 38m
AL 14 12.5 mi 18m
AL 21 9.1 mi 15m
McClellan Boulevard 7 mi 10m
Pelham Road South 4 mi 5m
Fairview Avenue 3.2 mi 5m
Coosa River Parkway 2.8 mi 4m
Wetumpka Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 231 — 84.5 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prattville, AL and Jacksonville, AL.

1

Start on Wetumpka Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 31

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Memorial Drive
3

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

3.2 mi · 5 min · Fairview Avenue
4

Continue on AL 14

13 mi · 18 min · AL 14
5

Turn left onto AL 14

2.8 mi · 4 min · Coosa River Parkway
6

Turn left onto US 231; AL 21

84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US 231; AL 21
7

Continue on AL 21

1.2 mi · 1 min · AL 21
8

Continue on AL 21

7.9 mi · 13 min · AL 21
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on AL 21

7.0 mi · 10 min · McClellan Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on AL 21

4.0 mi · 5 min · Pelham Road South
11

Turn left onto AL 21

228 ft · 6 sec · Public Square West
12

Arrive at destination

AL 21

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Prattville, AL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.9 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Prattville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Prattville, AL

This is one driving day of about 123.8 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Prattville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 84.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.9 mi from Prattville, AL · 1h 19m into the drive

Downtown Vincent, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vincent, AL

62 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

Elmore, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vincent, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Prattville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 miles.

Arriving in Jacksonville, AL

The final approach into Jacksonville, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksonville, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anniston, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12568470030

Visit website

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Millbrook, Alabama

2 mi

Burger King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anniston, Alabama

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Restoration Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wetumpka, Alabama

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13344783114

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Anniston, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12568470030

Visit website

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.8

Millbrook, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342900008

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 61.9

Sylacauga, Alabama

Hours: 4 am–10 pm

+12562457657

Visit website

Burger King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.9

Anniston, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12562374161

Visit website

Logan's Roadhouse

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342859900

Visit website

Restoration Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.7

Wetumpka, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13344783114

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 106.1

Oxford, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

RaceTrac Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 106.1

Oxford, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12568312982

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 106.1

Oxford, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 114.9

Anniston, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Prattville, Alabama

+13345512900

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Prattville, Alabama

+13342902970

Visit website

Combat Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 97.2

Eastaboga, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12566006230

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.82 one way

$33.63 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $18.76 $37.53
premium $4.15 $20.23 $40.45
diesel $3.75 $18.28 $36.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Prattville Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Prattville, AL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Oxford Exchange - Tesla Supercharger

Oxford, AL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Wetumpka, AL

WALMART

8 DCFC

Chevron Prattville

Prattville, AL

POWERPUMP

4 DCFC

Walmart 809 (Oxford, AL)

Oxford, AL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Long Lewis of the River Region

Prattville, AL

RED_E

2 DCFC

Alabama Power - Oak Grove Business Office - ULTRA

Oak Grove, AL

FLO

2 DCFC

Oxford

Oxford, AL

RACETRAC

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 2 POWERPUMP: 1 RED_E: 1 WALMART: 1 FLO: 1 Electrify America: 1 RACETRAC: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $13.00 $5.94
Efficient EV 31 0 $10.83 $4.95
EV Truck/SUV 49.5 0 $17.33 $7.92

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Prattville, AL

Morning in Prattville on Saturday

Local time

8:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, AL

Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday

Local time

8:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

79°F

Vincent, AL

62 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

2h 40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Prattville, AL to Jacksonville, AL covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 231, AL 14, AL 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.9 miles from Prattville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Prattville, AL to Jacksonville, AL is easy. At 2h 40m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 31 / North Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Fairview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (AL 14 / Coosa River Parkway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Prattville, AL to Jacksonville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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