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Trip from Messmore, PA to Uniontown, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

8.5 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Uniontown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Messmore, PA to Uniontown, PA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on McClellandtown Road, Messmore Road, West Fayette Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on McClellandtown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

4.2 miles from Messmore, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 8.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McClellandtown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 around 1.2 miles in near PA 21 / McClellandtown Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 21 / McClellandtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 40 Business / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 40 Business / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | PA 21 / McClellandtown Road

Turn right onto PA 21 / McClellandtown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
7.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 40 Business / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 40 Business / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 40 Business / East Main Street

Turn left onto US 40 Business / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | Cleveland Avenue

Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | Evans Street

Turn right onto Evans Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McClellandtown Road 6 mi 11m
Messmore Road 1.2 mi 4m
West Fayette Street 0.7 mi 1m
Stewart Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Cleveland Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street <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 Messmore, PA and Uniontown, PA.

1

Start on Messmore Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Messmore Road
2

Turn right onto PA 21

6.0 mi · 11 min · McClellandtown Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto US 40 Business

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Main Street
4

Continue on US 40 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street
5

Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Stewart Avenue
6

Turn left onto US 40 Business

312 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

395 ft · 19 sec · Cleveland Avenue
8

Turn right onto Evans Street

233 ft · 10 sec · Evans Street
9

Arrive at destination

Evans Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.2 miles from Messmore, PA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 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 8.5 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.2 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Uniontown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Messmore, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Messmore, PA

This is one driving day of about 8.5 miles and 18m.

At 8.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on McClellandtown Road for about 6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.2 mi from Messmore, PA · 10m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

East Uniontown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hatfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.2 miles from Messmore, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Uniontown, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Uniontown, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.41 one way

$2.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.54 $3.09
premium $4.93 $1.65 $3.30
diesel $5.61 $1.88 $3.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 2.6 0 $0.89 $0.41
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.74 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54

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 Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Messmore, PA

Evening in Messmore on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Uniontown, PA

Evening in Uniontown on Wednesday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

27 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Messmore, PA to Uniontown, PA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McClellandtown Road, Messmore Road, West Fayette Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Messmore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 21 / McClellandtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 40 Business / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 40 Business / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Messmore, PA to Uniontown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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