Origin
Pennsylvania, AL
Night in Pennsylvania on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsylvania, AL to Taylor, AL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
146.9 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsylvania, AL
K6
Taylor, AL
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Taylor, AL covers 146.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, West Hickory Grove Road, Montgomery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.19 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.4 miles from Pennsylvania, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 146.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and West Hickory Grove Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 121.6 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 121.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West Hickory Grove Road. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Taylor, AL is easy. At 2h 56m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 122.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
122.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
5
122.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
142.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
|
Meriwether Trail
Turn right onto Meriwether Trail
Navigation decision point
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 Pennsylvania, AL to Taylor, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Logan along the way.
Logan
122.4 mi in
|
~2h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 121.6 mi | 2h 10m |
| West Hickory Grove Road | 9 mi | 15m |
| Montgomery Highway | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Meriwether Trail | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| State Route 185 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| US 43 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Meriwether Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 121.6 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania, AL and Taylor, AL.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 43
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 43
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
122 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 65
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
6
Keep slight right at fork
158 ft
·
3 sec
7
Turn straight onto AL 185
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 185
8
Turn straight onto US 31
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Montgomery Highway
9
Turn slight right onto AL 97
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
West Hickory Grove Road
10
Turn left onto Old Meriwether Trail
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Meriwether Trail
11
Turn straight onto US 331
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
12
Turn right onto Meriwether Trail
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Meriwether Trail
13
Arrive at destination
Meriwether Trail
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.4 miles from Pennsylvania, AL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.6 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, AL
This is one driving day of about 146.9 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pennsylvania, 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 I 65 for about 121.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.4 mi from Pennsylvania, AL · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Pennsylvania, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.6 miles.
Arriving in Taylor, AL
The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, AL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.19 one way
$44.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.35 | $48.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.37 | $52.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.43 | $64.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.42 | $7.05 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Taylor, AL
Night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
2h 56m 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 Pennsylvania, AL to Taylor, AL covers 146.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, West Hickory Grove Road, Montgomery Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 miles from Pennsylvania, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Taylor, AL is easy. At 2h 56m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 122.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Taylor, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Logan along the way.
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