Jasper, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is 281.5 miles and takes about 5 hours 9 minutes via I 65 and I 22, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive through Alabama. Most of the route is on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this drive if you need a direct path without extensive detours, as it's designed for speed and ease.
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
140.8 miles from Jasper, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
244.6 mi
4h 26m
I 22
33.1 mi
35m
AL 269
1.8 mi
2m
US 43
0.5 mi
<1m
20th Street West
0.4 mi
<1m
3rd Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 244.6 mi, about 4h 26m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 55 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~825 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,223
Quietest
1 AM
~118 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7×
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 Jasper, AL and Pennsylvania, AL.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
41 ft·6 sec·3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto 20th Street West
0.4 mi·56 sec·20th Street West
3
Turn left onto AL 269
1.8 mi·2 min·AL 269
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 22; US 78
33 mi·35 min·I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·38 sec
Toward I 65 South: BirminghamUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 65
245 mi·4 hr 26 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
9
Turn right onto US 43
0.5 mi·47 sec·US 43
10
Turn slight right
190 ft·8 sec
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·58 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration and 1-day recommendation, leaving Jasper, AL in the morning makes sense to arrive in Pennsylvania, AL with ample time. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks, but be aware of the 244.6-mile stretch on I 65, which is a significant portion of the drive. Keep an eye on fuel, especially before entering longer interstate segments, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $41 is a good baseline for budgeting your trip.
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 140.8 miles from Jasper, AL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.6 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 62 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.8 miles or 2h 34m 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 13m
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 Jasper, 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 Jasper, AL
This is one driving day of about 281.5 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Jasper, 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 I 65 for about 244.6 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 280.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|AL 269
Turn left onto AL 269
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in|I 22; US 78
Merge onto I 22; US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
5
36.1 mi into trip|~40m in|I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
280.6 mi into trip|~5h 7m in
Take the exit toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.08 one way
$78.16 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$43.72
$87.44
premium
$4.29
$47.53
$95.07
diesel
$4.80
$53.15
$106.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.5
1
$29.56
$13.51
Efficient EV
70.4
0
$24.63
$11.26
EV Truck/SUV
112.6
1
$39.41
$18.02
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Jasper, AL
Late night
in Jasper on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
0 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pennsylvania, AL
Late night
in Pennsylvania on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
NW 0 to 5 mph5% chanceLive 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
4 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 9m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the 281.5 miles on interstates like I 65 and I 22. You'll experience a long stretch of 244.6 miles on I 65, which means plenty of continuous cruising. The transition to surface roads happens near the end of your drive, after hundreds of miles of high-speed travel. Expect a consistent driving environment with frequent exits along the interstate portions.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 244.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near AL 269.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AL 269): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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...
The longest stretch is about 244.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AL 269): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 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.
