Trip from Hackleburg, AL to Pennsylvania, AL

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

270.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hackleburg, AL to Pennsylvania, AL covers 270.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Andrew Jackson Highway, I-22 East, 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

135.2 miles from Hackleburg, AL

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 270.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway 0 mi 0m
I-22 East 0 mi 0m
13 0 mi 0m
Main Avenue 0 mi 0m
5th Street 0 mi 0m
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard 0 mi 0m
Union 0 mi 0m
M L King Highway 0 mi 0m
Longest stretch: Andrew Jackson Highway — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Cedar Tree Street

2

Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

3

Take the exit left toward I-22 East: Jasper

4

Merge slight left

5

Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

6

Turn right

7

Continue straight

8

Continue on Main Avenue

9

Turn left onto 5th Street

10

Take the ramp slight right

11

Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

12

Continue straight

13

Continue straight

14

Take the exit slight right

15

Keep slight right

16

Merge slight left

17

Take the exit slight right toward Union

18

Turn left onto M L King Highway

19

Merge slight left

20

Turn left onto 1st Avenue

21

Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

22

Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

23

Turn left onto East Capitol Street

24

Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

25

Turn left

26

Turn right

27

Turn right

28

Turn slight right

29

Turn slight right

30

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 135.2 miles from Hackleburg, AL, or about 0m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 0m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.2 miles or 0m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 0m

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 Hackleburg, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hackleburg, AL

This is one driving day of about 270.4 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hackleburg, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Butler, AL

135 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Pennsylvania, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pennsylvania, AL.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.2 mi from Hackleburg, AL

Cordova, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.2 miles from Hackleburg, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
regular $3.45 $36.73 $73.46
midgrade $3.85 $40.99 $81.97
premium $4.15 $44.18 $88.36
diesel $3.75 $39.92 $79.84

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hackleburg, AL to Pennsylvania, AL covers 270.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, I-22 East, 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.2 miles from Hackleburg, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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