Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Pleasant Grove, AL
Megan Bailey
The drive from Prattville, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL covers 41.9 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, 7th Street South, North Memorial Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| 7th Street South | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| North Memorial Drive | 6 mi | 9m |
| County Road 50 | 3 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Wetumpka Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Concordia Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Prattville, AL and Pleasant Grove, AL.
Start on Wetumpka Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 31; AL 22
Turn left onto Concordia Street
Continue on Franklin Street
Continue on County Road 50
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 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 0.5 and 37 — 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 US 31 / North Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward 31, 22: Clanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 31; AL 22 / 7th Street South
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Concordia Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Prattville on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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.
41.9 mi in 1h — 44% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 65.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prattville, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL is easy. At 1h with 44% 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 6.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Prattville, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL, road signs begin pointing toward 22: Clanton along the way.
22: Clanton
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 41.9 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 (44%). 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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