Traveling from Haleyville to Pennsylvania, Alabama, covers 256.6 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 37 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is a direct Southeast route, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path requires you to stick to local roads like Main Avenue, 5th Street, and Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trip for those comfortable with local navigation, providing a consistent driving experience within the state.
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
130.1 miles from Haleyville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 43
153.8 mi
3h 2m
AL 13
43.4 mi
1h 2m
I 20
25.6 mi
27m
Demopolis Highway
24 mi
34m
US 11
4.6 mi
6m
I 359
2 mi
2m
Main Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
M L King Highway
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 153.8 mi, about 3h 2m
Traffic on I-359
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,412 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~125 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haleyville, AL and Pennsylvania, AL.
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Start on AL 13
10 mi·15 min·AL 13
2
Take the ramp onto AL 13
0.4 mi·45 sec·AL 13
3
Turn left onto AL 13
33 mi·46 min·AL 13
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 43
29 mi·39 min·US 43
5
Continue on Main Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Avenue
6
Turn left onto 5th Street
364 ft·12 sec·5th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
8
Merge onto US 43; AL 69
1.1 mi·1 min·Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.3 mi·24 sec·I 359; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 359; US 11; AL 69
1.7 mi·1 min·I 359; US 11; AL 69
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 20; I 59
26 mi·27 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward UnionUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CR 208
1.3 mi·3 min·M L King Highway
16
Merge onto US 11; US 43
4.6 mi·6 min·US 11; US 43
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·1st Avenue
18
Merge onto US 43; AL 14
0.3 mi·33 sec·Greensboro Street
19
Turn slight right onto US 43
24 mi·34 min·Demopolis Highway
20
Turn left onto US 43
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Capitol Street
21
Turn right onto US 43
1.0 mi·1 min·North Cedar Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 43; US 80
1.0 mi·1 min·US 43; US 80
23
Turn right onto US 43
17 mi·19 min·US 43
24
Turn right onto US 43
107 mi·2 hr 2 min·US 43
25
Turn slight right
190 ft·8 sec
26
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·58 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion that could extend your 4-hour and 37-minute travel time. You only need one planned stop to maintain your energy, though the route's flexibility allows you to pull over whenever necessary for fuel or rest. Keep your $39 fuel budget in mind when selecting gas stations, as local road travel can sometimes be less predictable regarding station availability than major highways. A concrete tip for this trip is to keep your navigation system active at all times, as the reliance on Main Avenue, 5th Street, and Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard involves frequent transitions that are easy to miss.
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 130.1 miles from Haleyville, AL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.8 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 57 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.1 miles or 2h 58m 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 34m
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 Haleyville, 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 Haleyville, AL
This is one driving day of about 260.2 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Haleyville, 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 153.8 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 10.6 and 103.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.6 mi into trip|~15m in|AL 13
Turn left onto AL 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
74 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Merge onto US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
77.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
103.1 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.12 one way
$72.24 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$40.41
$80.83
premium
$4.29
$43.94
$87.87
diesel
$4.80
$49.13
$98.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.1
0
$27.32
$12.49
Efficient EV
65.1
0
$22.77
$10.41
EV Truck/SUV
104.1
1
$36.43
$16.65
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Haleyville, AL
Late night
in Haleyville on Sunday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pennsylvania, AL
Late night
in Pennsylvania on Sunday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Clear
NW 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
92°F
Livingston, AL
130 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
6 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 29m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route features 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 256.6 miles navigating through local corridors and town streets. The experience is quite different from an interstate grind, as the road conditions change frequently based on the local infrastructure of the towns you pass through. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway stretches means the pace remains steady rather than fast. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 153.8 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and AL 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near AL 13.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 260.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
945 ft21 ft
Total Climb
397 ft
Total Descent
1,322 ft
Highest Point
945 ft
Elevation Range
924 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 Haleyville, AL to Pennsylvania, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Union along the way.
Pennsylvania is a state in the eastern United States. It is known for its Revolutionary War-era historical sites like Valley Forge, its large cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, its farming regions (some occupied by the Amish), and a (once)-strong industrial history. With equally large swaths of cities and towns as fields and mountains, Pennsylvania is a rich and varied state, as well as a worthy travel destination.
Top landmarks
•Susquehanna River — river in the northeastern United States
•Appalachian Trail — 2,198.4-mile (3,538 km) trail going through fourteen US states managed by the Na...
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 260.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 153.8 miles on US 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pennsylvania, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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.
