Trip from Level Plains, AL to Pennsylvania, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

161.6 mi

260 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 16m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Level Plains, AL

Nishant Vyas

Pennsylvania, AL

Trip Overview

Level Plains, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is 161.6 miles and takes about 3h 9m via I 65, US 84, and River Falls Street, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its relatively short duration and highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a straightforward drive. Consider this for a quick move or a visit to a nearby town without committing to an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.8 miles from Level Plains, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	73.3 mi	1h 18m
US 84	44.2 mi	52m
River Falls Street	25.6 mi	32m
US 31	6.9 mi	8m
North Main Street	4.6 mi	5m
West Cummings Avenue	3 mi	4m
East Stewart Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 73.3 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Level Plains, AL and Pennsylvania, AL.

Start on Joe Bruer Road

54 ft · 5 sec · Joe Bruer Road

Turn right onto County Road 1

409 ft · 19 sec · County Road 1

Turn right onto US 84; AL 134

4.2 mi · 5 min · US 84; AL 134

Turn straight onto AL 88; AL 134

0.6 mi · 51 sec · South Main Street

Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134

4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 84

26 mi · 30 min · US 84

Continue on this road

1.4 mi · 2 min · this road

Continue on East Stewart Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 31 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · this road

Turn right onto US 84

13 mi · 15 min · US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

217 ft · 5 sec · US 84

Turn slight right onto US 84; AL 55

26 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 31; US 84

6.9 mi · 8 min · US 31; US 84

Turn right onto US 84

0.9 mi · 58 sec · US 84

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 65

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

Turn right onto US 43

0.5 mi · 47 sec · US 43

Turn slight right

190 ft · 8 sec

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 58 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the drive is only 3h 9m, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive with plenty of daylight to spare. The longest stretch without a major break is 73.3 miles on I 65, so plan a quick stop before or after this segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, you can easily budget for this trip. Since you're staying within Alabama, keep an eye out for local signs as you transition from I 65 to US 84 and finally to River Falls Street for the last few miles.

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 80.8 miles from Level Plains, AL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.3 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 36 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.8 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsylvania, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Level Plains, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Level Plains, AL

This is one driving day of about 161.6 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Level Plains, 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 73.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andalusia, AL

81 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

Opp, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Owassa, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.8 miles from Level Plains, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Ranch House, LLC

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Elba, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 27min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13348973240

Visit website

MS LINDA'S

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elba, Alabama

1.7 mi

Boldly Going Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Enterprise, Alabama

3 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Waymaker Cafè

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elba, Alabama

Near the start, short detour

First break · 27min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13344006104

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Opp, Alabama

2.8 mi

Boulevard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Enterprise, Alabama

3 mi

Ranch House, LLC

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Elba, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13348973240

Visit website

MS LINDA'S

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Elba, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13342826844

Visit website

Boldly Going Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13344752660

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13344894020

Visit website

Java-Time

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13345046150

Visit website

Hello Chonky Cookie Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13343930092

Visit website

Huddle House

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13342094150

Visit website

The Outpost Casual Dine In / Take Out

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+13343300125

Visit website

Waymaker Cafè

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Elba, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13344006104

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Opp, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13344930924

Visit website

Boulevard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13344753750

Visit website

The Crystal Cup

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–5:30 pm

+13344172622

Visit website

Wild Honey Coffee - West Gate

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13344752373

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Chill Treats Ice Cream & More

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 12–8 pm

The Bean Bro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Daleville, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Sixtel Bottle & Growler House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13344752042

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 160.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | County Road 1

Turn right onto County Road 1

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 84; AL 134

Turn right onto US 84; AL 134

Navigation decision point

4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

160.7 mi into trip | ~3h 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

$24.41 one way

$48.81 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$26.79	$53.58
premium	$4.56	$29.01	$58.01
diesel	$5.61	$35.68	$71.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.5	$16.97	$7.76
Efficient EV	40.4	$14.14	$6.46
EV Truck/SUV	64.6	$22.62	$10.34

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Level Plains, AL

Late night in Level Plains on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pennsylvania, AL

Late night in Pennsylvania on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live 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

3 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

3h 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 77% of the 161.6 miles on major roads like I 65. You'll experience a long stretch of 73.3 miles on I 65 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter a higher density of exits and potentially faster speeds during the highway portion. The final segment on River Falls Street will likely involve lower speeds and a more local feel as you reach your destination.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 73.3 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Road 1.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 1): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 84; AL 134): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 161.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Pennsylvania, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Trip from Level Plains, AL to Pennsylvania, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Ranch House, LLC

Waymaker Cafè

Ranch House, LLC

MS LINDA'S

Boldly Going Coffee Shop

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Java-Time

Hello Chonky Cookie Co

Huddle House

The Outpost Casual Dine In / Take Out

Waymaker Cafè

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

Boulevard Coffee Company

The Crystal Cup

Wild Honey Coffee - West Gate

7 Brew Coffee

Chill Treats Ice Cream & More

The Bean Bro

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

FLO Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Conecuh County Rest Area (Southbound)

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Studio Fades Barbershop

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

Techway Automotive of Enterprise

The Flightline Study Lounge and DIY Cafe

CR Antiques & More

The Mystery Store

Park Place Shopping Center

Sixtel Bottle & Growler House

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Level Plains, AL

Pennsylvania, AL

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 9m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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