Trip from Pennsylvania, AL to Level Plains, 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

161.3 mi

260 km

Drive Score

8/10

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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Pennsylvania, AL

Level Plains, AL

Nishant Vyas

Trip Overview

Pennsylvania, AL to Level Plains, AL is 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 9m via I 65, US 84, and US 31, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. You'll find the route efficient, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points without significant detours.

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

80.6 miles from Pennsylvania, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	73.1 mi	1h 18m
US 84	34.5 mi	41m
US 31	29.3 mi	35m
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway	12.7 mi	15m
East Park Avenue	4.2 mi	6m
East Stewart Avenue	2 mi	3m
West Cummings Avenue	1 mi	1m
South Main Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 73.1 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road

Turn left onto US 43

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 43

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto I 65

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

Turn right onto US 84

0.7 mi · 54 sec · US 84

At end of road, turn left onto US 31; US 84

29 mi · 35 min · US 31; US 84

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 84; AL 55

3.2 mi · 5 min · US 84; AL 55

Turn left onto US 29; US 84

13 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min

Continue on West Cummings Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Cummings Avenue

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue

Continue on US 84

31 mi · 35 min · US 84

Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134

0.6 mi · 52 sec · South Main Street

Continue on AL 88; AL 134

4.2 mi · 6 min · East Park Avenue

Turn left onto County Road 1

487 ft · 27 sec · County Road 1

At end of road, turn left onto Joe Bruer Road

54 ft · 1 sec · Joe Bruer Road

Arrive at destination

Joe Bruer Road

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. The longest stretch without an exit is over 73 miles on I 65, so ensure you have adequate fuel before entering that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, planning your fill-up points in advance can help manage expenses. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 65 to US 84, as this marks a significant change in the road type.

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 80.6 miles from Pennsylvania, AL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 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 35 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 34m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, AL

This is one driving day of about 161.3 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Pennsylvania, 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 73.1 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

Atmore, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Owassa, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.6 miles from Pennsylvania, 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 73.1 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 · home stretch

Ranch House, LLC

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Elba, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 27min to go 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

1.6 mi

Boldly Going Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Enterprise, Alabama

3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Waymaker Cafè

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elba, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 27min to go 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 end, right off the route

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 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 end, short detour

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

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13344752660

Visit website

Java-Time

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13345046150

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13344894020

Visit website

Hello Chonky Cookie Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 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 end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 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 end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Elba, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13344006104

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 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 end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 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 end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 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 end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 12–8 pm

The Bean Bro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

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

Daleville, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bay Minette, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12059177822

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Sixtel Bottle & Growler House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 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 73.9 and 161.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 31; US 84

At end of road, turn left onto US 31; US 84

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

107.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | US 29; US 84 / Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

Turn left onto US 29; US 84 / Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

Navigation decision point

156.3 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street

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

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

161.2 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | Joe Bruer Road

At end of road, turn left onto Joe Bruer Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.36 one way

$48.72 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$26.74	$53.48
premium	$4.56	$28.95	$57.90
diesel	$5.61	$35.61	$71.23

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: 56.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.4	$16.94	$7.74
Efficient EV	40.3	$14.11	$6.45
EV Truck/SUV	64.5	$22.58	$10.32

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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

Pennsylvania, AL

Late night in Pennsylvania on Tuesday

Local time

4:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Level Plains, AL

Late night in Level Plains on Tuesday

Local time

4:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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 cooler 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 route is predominantly highway, with 93% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 73.1 miles on I 65 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter the majority of exits and traffic during the highway segments. The shift from interstate to US highways will mark the change to a different driving pace.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 73.1 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 84. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 73.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Level Plains, AL is easy. At 3h 9m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles (US 31; US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (US 29; US 84 / Martin Luther King Junior Expressway): Navigation decision point.

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 Pennsylvania, AL to Level Plains, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.

Monroeville

73.9 mi in | ~1h 20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 161.3 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 (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.1 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 Level Plains, 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 Pennsylvania, AL to Level Plains, 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

Java-Time

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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

Conecuh County Rest Area (Southbound)

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

Studio Fades Barbershop

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

Pennsylvania, AL

Level Plains, AL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 9m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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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