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Trip from Uniontown, PA to Messmore, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 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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Uniontown, PA

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Downtown Messmore, PA, PA

Messmore, PA

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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 4

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.

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

$1.44 one way

$2.89 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.93 $1.59 $3.18
premium $5.32 $1.72 $3.43
diesel $6.60 $2.13 $4.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026

Origin

Uniontown, PA

Night in Uniontown on Sunday

Local time

9:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

29°F

Widespread Frost

NE 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:11PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:21PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Messmore, PA

Night in Messmore on Sunday

Local time

9:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

29°F

Widespread Frost

N 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:11PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:21PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,240 ft 979 ft

Total Climb

347 ft

Total Descent

415 ft

Highest Point

1,240 ft

~5.3 mi in

Elevation Range

261 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Uniontown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1776

Uniontown is a city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

Top landmarks

  • • St. Peter's Anglican Church (Uniontown, Pennsylvania) — Historic Anglican church in southwestern 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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