Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uniontown, PA
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Messmore, PA
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, PA and Messmore, PA.
Start on Evans Street
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto US 40 Business
Continue on US 40 Business
Turn left onto PA 21
Turn left onto Messmore Road
Arrive at destination
4 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.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 40 Business / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Messmore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $5.24 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Uniontown on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Messmore on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
347 ft
Total Descent
415 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
261 ft
Founded 1776
Uniontown is a city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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