Traveling from Guin to Pennsylvania, Alabama, covers 247.8 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 13 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. You will primarily navigate via US 43, AL 171, and the Demopolis Highway. Budgeting approximately $38 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast, making this a straightforward regional drive. It is a practical route for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.9 miles from Guin, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 43
125.3 mi
2h 23m
AL 171
25 mi
34m
Demopolis Highway
24 mi
34m
I 20
22.7 mi
24m
AL 107
19.1 mi
26m
Temple Avenue South
7.5 mi
11m
Rose Boulevard
4.9 mi
6m
US 11
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 125.3 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guin, AL and Pennsylvania, AL.
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Start on US 43; AL 118; AL 171
53 ft·8 sec·US 43; AL 118; AL 171
2
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
0.3 mi·30 sec·US 278; AL 118
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto AL 107
19 mi·26 min·AL 107
4
At end of road, turn left onto AL 18
4.2 mi·7 min·AL 18
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Temple Avenue South
7.5 mi·11 min·Temple Avenue South
6
Continue on AL 171
25 mi·34 min·AL 171
7
Turn left onto Shamblin Cutoff
0.3 mi·57 sec·Shamblin Cutoff
8
Turn right onto Rose Boulevard
4.9 mi·6 min·Rose Boulevard
9
Continue on CR 16
2.5 mi·3 min·Boone Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Joe Mallisham Parkway
4.0 mi·6 min·Joe Mallisham Parkway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
12
Merge onto I 20; I 59
23 mi·24 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward UnionUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 208
1.3 mi·3 min·M L King Highway
15
Merge onto US 11; US 43
4.6 mi·6 min·US 11; US 43
16
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·1st Avenue
17
Merge onto US 43; AL 14
0.3 mi·33 sec·Greensboro Street
18
Turn slight right onto US 43
24 mi·34 min·Demopolis Highway
19
Turn left onto US 43
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Capitol Street
20
Turn right onto US 43
1.0 mi·1 min·North Cedar Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 43; US 80
1.0 mi·1 min·US 43; US 80
22
Turn right onto US 43
17 mi·19 min·US 43
23
Turn right onto US 43
107 mi·2 hr 2 min·US 43
24
Turn slight right
190 ft·8 sec
25
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·58 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this 247.8-mile drive is best accomplished by factoring in at least one scheduled stop to break up the 5-hour and 13-minute travel time. Since the route relies heavily on major highways, try to depart early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion on the busier stretches. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 125.3-mile segment on US 43, as services may be spaced further apart than on shorter local roads. Because the trip is designed for a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure based on your personal comfort level. Always check your tire pressure before heading out, as the sustained highway speeds will put more demand on your vehicle than local commuting.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.9 miles from Guin, AL, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.3 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 55 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.9 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsylvania, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Guin, 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 Guin, AL
This is one driving day of about 247.8 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Guin, 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 43 for about 125.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 278; AL 118
Turn left onto US 278; AL 118
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.4 mi into trip|~27m in|AL 18
At end of road, turn left onto AL 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
68 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
90.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Union
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Union
5
96.9 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|US 43; AL 14 / Greensboro Street
Merge onto US 43; AL 14 / Greensboro Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.42 one way
$74.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$41.08
$82.16
premium
$4.56
$44.48
$88.95
diesel
$5.61
$54.71
$109.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.3
0
$26.02
$11.89
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.68
$9.91
EV Truck/SUV
99.1
1
$34.69
$15.86
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Guin, AL
Late night
in Guin on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pennsylvania, AL
Late night
in Pennsylvania on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
S 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Marion, AL
124 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
28 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
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 83% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will face a significant 125.3-mile stretch on US 43, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your journey. The road personality leans toward steady, consistent driving rather than winding local backroads. As you transition between the main arteries of US 43, AL 171, and the Demopolis Highway, the character of the road remains largely utilitarian and focused on forward progress. You will spend the majority of your time maintaining a steady pace, allowing for a predictable and direct transit across the state.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.3 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and AL 171. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278; AL 118.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 247.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; AL 118): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (AL 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
446 ft21 ft
Total Climb
361 ft
Total Descent
785 ft
Highest Point
446 ft
Elevation Range
425 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Guin, AL to Pennsylvania, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Union along the way.
Union
90.7 mi in|~2h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 247.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.3 miles on US 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; AL 118): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (AL 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pennsylvania, AL before the return drive.
