If you are looking to travel from Winfield to Pennsylvania, Alabama, expect a journey covering 240.2 miles. This trip typically takes about 4 hours and 23 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable excursion to complete in a single day. You will primarily navigate via Shamblin Cutoff, Rose Boulevard, and Boone Boulevard to reach your destination. Budget approximately $37 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the entire route stays within the Southeast region of Alabama, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the trip. It is a straightforward drive that works well for those who prefer to reach their destination without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.2 miles from Winfield, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 43
175.9 mi
3h 35m
Demopolis Highway
24 mi
34m
I 20
22.7 mi
24m
Rose Boulevard
4.9 mi
6m
US 11
4.6 mi
6m
Joe Mallisham Parkway
4 mi
6m
Boone Boulevard
2.5 mi
3m
M L King Highway
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 175.9 mi, about 3h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield, AL and Pennsylvania, AL.
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Start on US 43; AL 118; AL 171
129 ft·7 sec·Bankhead Avenue
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Turn right onto US 43; AL 171
51 mi·1 hr 12 min·US 43; AL 171
3
Turn left onto Shamblin Cutoff
0.3 mi·57 sec·Shamblin Cutoff
4
Turn right onto Rose Boulevard
4.9 mi·6 min·Rose Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 16
2.5 mi·3 min·Boone Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Joe Mallisham Parkway
4.0 mi·6 min·Joe Mallisham Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
8
Merge onto I 20; I 59
23 mi·24 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward UnionUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 208
1.3 mi·3 min·M L King Highway
11
Merge onto US 11; US 43
4.6 mi·6 min·US 11; US 43
12
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·1st Avenue
13
Merge onto US 43; AL 14
0.3 mi·33 sec·Greensboro Street
14
Turn slight right onto US 43
24 mi·34 min·Demopolis Highway
15
Turn left onto US 43
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Capitol Street
16
Turn right onto US 43
1.0 mi·1 min·North Cedar Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 43; US 80
1.0 mi·1 min·US 43; US 80
18
Turn right onto US 43
17 mi·19 min·US 43
19
Turn right onto US 43
107 mi·2 hr 2 min·US 43
20
Turn slight right
190 ft·8 sec
21
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·58 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your 240.2-mile journey stress-free, aim to start your trip early in the morning to account for the technical nature of the local roads. Since you only have one planned stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refresh, as the turn-heavy profile can be more tiring than a standard highway drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $37 cost estimate assumes efficient driving conditions on local routes. Given the lack of highway stretches, stay flexible with your arrival time to accommodate potential local traffic patterns. Remember that because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of carrying minimal luggage, allowing you to focus purely on the navigation through Alabama’s local corridors.
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 121.2 miles from Winfield, AL, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.9 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 53 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.2 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsylvania, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winfield, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Winfield, AL
This is one driving day of about 242.5 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Winfield, 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 US 43 for about 175.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 43; AL 171
Turn right onto US 43; AL 171
Navigation decision point
4
50.7 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|Shamblin Cutoff
Turn left onto Shamblin Cutoff
Navigation decision point
5
62.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
85.4 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward Union
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Union
5
91.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|US 43; AL 14 / Greensboro Street
Merge onto US 43; AL 14 / Greensboro Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.62 one way
$73.25 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$40.20
$80.41
premium
$4.56
$43.53
$87.05
diesel
$5.61
$53.54
$107.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.8
0
$25.46
$11.64
Efficient EV
60.6
0
$21.22
$9.70
EV Truck/SUV
97
1
$33.95
$15.52
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 14, 2026
Origin
Winfield, AL
Late night
in Winfield on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pennsylvania, AL
Late night
in Pennsylvania on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
S 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Marion, AL
121 mi in
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
18 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
5h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route involves zero highway driving, you should expect to stay focused on the road as you navigate the local thoroughfares. The experience is defined by its winding nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between Shamblin Cutoff, Rose Boulevard, and Boone Boulevard. Unlike a high-speed transit route, this drive offers a consistent, technical pace that demands steady engagement. You will find that the personality of the road remains local and intimate, keeping you off major expressways for the duration of the 4-hour and 23-minute transit.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 175.9 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and Demopolis Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 43; AL 171.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 242.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 43; AL 171): Navigation decision point; at 50.7 miles (Shamblin Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 62.7 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Winfield, AL to Pennsylvania, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Union along the way.
Union
85.4 mi in|~1h 54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 242.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 175.9 miles on US 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 43; AL 171): Navigation decision point; at 50.7 miles (Shamblin Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 62.7 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pennsylvania, AL before the return drive.
