Origin
Mount Vernon, AL
Late night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, AL to Pennsylvania, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, AL
Michaela Schmidt
Pennsylvania, AL
K6
Trip Overview
Mount Vernon to Pennsylvania is 15.7 miles and takes about 19 minutes via US 43, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama, making it a quick hop between two points. You'll find yourself primarily on a highway-focused drive, so expect a straightforward trip with minimal detours. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick transfer or if you simply need to cover a short distance without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is almost entirely highway, with a 97% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your 19 minutes on US 43. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles, also on US 43, offering a consistent driving experience. Expect a focused highway journey without significant changes in road type or scenery. It’s a direct path designed for efficient travel between your starting and ending points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and Military Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is easy. At 19m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 43 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Military Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, AL and Pennsylvania, AL.
1
Start on Military Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Military Road
2
Turn left onto US 43
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 43
3
Turn slight right
190 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
5
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Pennsylvania, AL
Late night in Pennsylvania on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
1% chance
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Pennsylvania, AL covers 15.7 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 43, Military Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Mount Vernon, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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.
The drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is easy. At 19m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Vernon, AL to Pennsylvania, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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