Origin
Trussville, AL
Morning in Trussville on Thursday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
90.9 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trussville, AL
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Prattville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Linden Street, South Chalkville Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 90.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 90.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Street | — | — |
| South Chalkville Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Gadsden Highway | — | — |
| John M | — | — |
| I 65 | — | — |
| I 65 South | — | — |
| US 31 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Linden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville, AL and Prattville, AL.
1
Start on the route
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn right onto South Chalkville Road
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Chalkville Road
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Gadsden Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gadsden Highway
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
7
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi
·
17 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65 South: Montgomery
10
Merge slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
12
Turn right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
13
Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wetumpka Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Trussville, AL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Trussville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prattville, AL
The final approach into Prattville, 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
$13.73 one way
$27.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.32 | $32.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Morning in Prattville on Thursday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
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
1 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 25m 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 Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linden Street, South Chalkville Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 miles from Trussville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Trussville, AL to Prattville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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