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Trip from Pennsylvania, AL to Winfield, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

243 mi

391 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 54m ★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m

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

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Downtown Pennsylvania, AL, AL

Pennsylvania, AL

K6

Downtown Winfield, AL, AL

Winfield, AL

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Winfield, AL covers 243 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 43, AL 171, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 149.5 miles on US 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.70 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

121.5 miles from Pennsylvania, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 43 149.5 mi 2h 58m
AL 171 31.7 mi 43m
I 20 23 mi 24m
Temple Avenue North 17.1 mi 24m
Rose Boulevard 4.9 mi 6m
Tuscaloosa Street 4.6 mi 6m
Joe Mallisham Parkway 4.1 mi 6m
Boone Boulevard 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 43 — 149.5 mi, about 2h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania, AL and Winfield, AL.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

Turn left onto US 43

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · US 43
3

Merge onto US 43

24 mi · 27 min · US 43
4

Turn left onto US 43

17 mi · 19 min · US 43
5

Turn left onto US 43; US 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 43; US 80
6

Continue on US 43

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
7

Turn left onto US 43

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East Capitol Street
8

Turn right onto US 43

24 mi · 34 min · US 43
9

Turn right onto 1st Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
10

Turn right onto US 11; US 43

4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street
11

Turn left onto CR 208

1.2 mi · 2 min · M L King Highway
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
13

Merge onto I 20; I 59

23 mi · 24 min · I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Northport, Tuscaloosa, Western Bypass Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on Joe Mallisham Parkway

4.1 mi · 6 min · Joe Mallisham Parkway
16

Continue on CR 16

2.4 mi · 3 min · Boone Boulevard
17

Continue on Rose Boulevard

4.9 mi · 6 min · Rose Boulevard
18

Turn left onto Shamblin Cutoff

0.3 mi · 1 min · Shamblin Cutoff
19

Turn right onto AL 171

32 mi · 43 min · AL 171
20

Turn slight right onto AL 171

0.8 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
21

Continue on US 43; AL 171

1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Northeast
22

Continue on US 43; AL 171

17 mi · 24 min · Temple Avenue North
23

Turn left onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171

129 ft · 3 sec · Bankhead Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

US 43; AL 118; AL 171

Trip Plan

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 121.5 miles from Pennsylvania, AL, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.5 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 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.5 miles or 2h 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 4h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winfield, 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 243 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 US 43 for about 149.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Alabama, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eutaw, AL

122 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

Jackson, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eutaw, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Pennsylvania, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Luxapallila Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winfield, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 243

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12054872696

Visit website

Walmart Supercenter

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fayette, Alabama

2.6 mi

McDonald's

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 225.6

Fayette, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+12059328882

Visit website

Luxapallila Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 243

Winfield, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12054872696

Visit website

Walmart Supercenter

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 225.6

Fayette, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12059325277

Visit website

ExperCARE Urgent Care & Family Medicine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 225.6

Fayette, Alabama

Hours: 8:30 am–6 pm

+12059327777

Visit website

Fayette County Memorial Library

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 225.6

Fayette, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+12059326625

Visit website

Alabama Sunshine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 225.6

Fayette, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12059049043

Visit website

Fayette Aquatic Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 225.6

Fayette, Alabama

+12059322196

Visit website

Guthrie Smith Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 225.6

Fayette, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12059324327

Lake Lurleen State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 190.9

Coker, Alabama

+12053391558

Visit website

Fun Lab Party Place

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 243

Winfield, Alabama

Hours: Closed

+12054127755

Van De Graaff Park and Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 190.9

Northport, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12055623220

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 126.5 and 243 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
126.5 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 43 / East Capitol Street

Turn left onto US 43 / East Capitol Street

Navigation decision point

5
157 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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.
7
179.9 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Take the exit toward Northport, Tuscaloosa, Western Bypass

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Northport, Tuscaloosa, Western Bypass
4
192.3 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | AL 171

Turn right onto AL 171

Navigation decision point

4
243 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | US 43; AL 118; AL 171 / Bankhead Avenue

Turn left onto US 43; AL 118; AL 171 / Bankhead Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.70 one way

$73.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $40.29 $80.57
premium $4.56 $43.62 $87.23
diesel $5.61 $53.65 $107.30

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: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Alabama Power - Thomasville - Business Office

Thomasville, AL

FLO

2 DCFC

TUSCALOOSA FORD POWER LINK 1

Tuscaloosa, AL

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

TUSCALOOSA FORD POWER LINK 2

Tuscaloosa, AL

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

COMMUNITY CHARG DC250 2

Tuscaloosa, AL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Alabama Power - Tuscaloosa Business Office

Tuscaloosa, AL

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

COMMUNITY CHARG DC250 1

Tuscaloosa, AL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 FLO: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.9 0 $25.51 $11.66
Efficient EV 60.8 0 $21.26 $9.72
EV Truck/SUV 97.2 1 $34.02 $15.55

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 15, 2026

Origin

Pennsylvania, AL

Afternoon in Pennsylvania on Saturday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winfield, AL

Afternoon in Winfield on Saturday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

4 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 7m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 243 miles, with most of the trip on US 43 and AL 171. The longest continuous stretch is about 149.5 miles on US 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 149.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and AL 171. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 126.5 miles in near US 43 / East Capitol Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 126.5 miles (US 43 / East Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 157 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pennsylvania, AL and Winfield, AL, road signs point toward Northport, Tuscaloosa and Western Bypass.

Northport

179.9 mi in | ~3h 35m

Tuscaloosa

179.9 mi in | ~3h 35m

Western Bypass

179.9 mi in | ~3h 35m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 243 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Winfield, AL covers 243 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 43, AL 171, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 121.5 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 $36.70 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.

This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 126.5 miles (US 43 / East Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 157 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Pennsylvania, AL and Winfield, AL, road signs point toward Northport, Tuscaloosa and Western Bypass.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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