Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennington, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Aquilla, AL
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Pennington to Aquilla is 48.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via South Mulberry Avenue, East Pushmataha Street, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward surface road experience. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick hop between two points without much complication. You'll mostly be on local roads, so expect a relaxed pace. This route is ideal for a same-day trip, giving you plenty of time for other activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Mulberry Avenue | 24.5 mi | 36m |
| East Pushmataha Street | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| US 84 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| County Road 3 | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| County Road 2 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington, AL and Aquilla, AL.
Start on AL 114
Turn right onto AL 10
Turn left onto AL 17
Take the ramp
Turn right onto US 84
Turn left onto County Road 3
Continue on County Road 2
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Pennington, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
3 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto AL 10 / East Pushmataha Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AL 17 / South Mulberry Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 3
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.71 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Pennington on Sunday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 11:39PM CDT until October 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Night in Aquilla on Sunday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 11:39PM CDT until October 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 10% on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 24.5 miles on South Mulberry Avenue before transitioning to other local streets. Expect to navigate through towns and rural areas, with the majority of your time spent on these non-highway sections. The lack of significant highway driving means you'll be at lower speeds for most of the trip.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near AL 10 / East Pushmataha Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pennington, AL to Aquilla, AL is easy. At 1h 16m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (AL 10 / East Pushmataha Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (AL 17 / South Mulberry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles (County Road 3): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
678 ft
Total Descent
394 ft
Highest Point
412 ft
~20.7 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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