Origin
Prattville, AL
Evening in Prattville on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
93.5 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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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Lanett, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Memorial Drive, East Main Street, Cobbs Ford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.12 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.8 miles from Prattville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 93.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Memorial Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Memorial Drive | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Cobbs Ford Road | — | — |
| I-85 North | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| US 29 | — | — |
| US 29 North | — | — |
| Broad Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Memorial Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville, AL and Lanett, AL.
1
Start on Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
2
Turn right onto South Memorial Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Memorial Drive
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on Cobbs Ford Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobbs Ford Road
5
Take the exit right
7.6 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
I-85 North: Atlanta
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 85 North: Atlanta
8
Continue straight
79 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Lannett, Valley
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 29: Lannett, Valley
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Lannett
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 29 North: Lannett
11
Turn left onto Broad Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Avenue
12
Continue on South Gilmer Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gilmer Avenue
13
Turn left onto 2nd Street South
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
2nd Street South
14
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
502 ft
·
22 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.8 miles from Prattville, AL, or about 54m into the drive.
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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lanett, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prattville, AL
This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Prattville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Prattville, AL · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Prattville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lanett, AL
The final approach into Lanett, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.12 one way
$28.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.64 | $41.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.82 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Lanett, AL
Evening in Lanett on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Memorial Drive, East Main Street, Cobbs Ford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.8 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 $14.12 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.
The drive from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Prattville, AL to Lanett, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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