Origin
Uniontown, PA
Late night in Uniontown on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uniontown, PA to Messmore, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short, 8.2-mile drive from Uniontown, PA to Messmore, PA takes approximately 18 minutes and is perfect for a quick local excursion. With no highway driving, expect a turn-heavy experience on roads like McClellandtown Road and Messmore Road. This route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring only about $1 for fuel. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, ideal for those looking for a brief, uncomplicated road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McClellandtown Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| Messmore Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Evans Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McClellandtown Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, PA and Messmore, PA.
1
Start on Evans Street
233 ft
·
15 sec
·
Evans Street
2
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
395 ft
·
19 sec
·
Cleveland Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 40 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto PA 21
6.0 mi
·
11 min
·
McClellandtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Messmore Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Messmore Road
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Messmore Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cleveland Avenue
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 40 Business / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 40 Business / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Turn left onto PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Messmore Road
Turn left onto Messmore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Messmore, PA
Late night in Messmore on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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?
Expect a local, turn-heavy drive for the entirety of this 8.2-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 6 miles on McClellandtown Road. This journey won't feature any high-speed highway segments, instead offering a more intimate, local road experience. The roads will likely change character as you navigate through different community areas on your way to Messmore.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on McClellandtown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cleveland Avenue.
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 18m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 Business / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 21 / McClellandtown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Uniontown, PA
Full guide →Uniontown is a city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on McClellandtown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 Business / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 21 / McClellandtown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Messmore, PA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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