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Trip from Semmes, 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

28m

Distance

19.6 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

Downtown Semmes, AL, AL

Semmes, AL

MAMADO CONF

Downtown Pennsylvania, AL, AL

Pennsylvania, AL

K6

Trip Overview

The drive from Semmes, AL to Pennsylvania, AL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Industrial Parkway, I 65, Moffett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Industrial Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 28m highway drive covering 19.6 miles, with most of the trip on Industrial Parkway and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.4 miles on Industrial Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Industrial Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Industrial Parkway and I 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.4 miles (CR 31 / Schillinger Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn right

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 31 / Schillinger Road North

Turn sharp left onto CR 31 / Schillinger Road North

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
12.8 mi into trip | ~19m in

Turn left toward I 65 North: Montgomery

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 65 North: Montgomery
5
18.9 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

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

Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
6
19 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 430: Satsuma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward 430: Satsuma

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Industrial Parkway 7.4 mi 9m
I 65 5.8 mi 6m
Moffett Road 2.4 mi 4m
Schillinger Road North 2.1 mi 3m
Newburn Road 0.9 mi 1m
US 43 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Industrial Parkway — 7.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

118 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right

133 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto US 98

2.4 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
4

Turn sharp left onto CR 31

2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North
5

Continue on Newburn Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Newburn Road
6

Turn right onto AL 158

7.4 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 65 North: Montgomery Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 65

5.8 mi · 6 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma
11

Turn straight onto US 43

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 43
12

Turn slight right

190 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 58 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.96 one way

$5.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $3.25 $6.50
premium $4.56 $3.52 $7.04
diesel $5.61 $4.33 $8.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Semmes, AL

Night in Semmes on Friday

Local time

9:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pennsylvania, AL

Night in Pennsylvania on Friday

Local time

9:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

28m 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 Semmes, AL to Pennsylvania, AL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Industrial Parkway, I 65, Moffett 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 9.8 miles from Semmes, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 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 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.4 miles (CR 31 / Schillinger Road North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Semmes, 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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