How far is Chatom, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Chatom, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.95 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.69 mi
68.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.95 mi
Kilometers
88.44 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Chatom
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatom
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Pennsylvania
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatom
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McIntosh
AL

Human settlement in Washington County, Alabama, United States of America

From Chatom
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Pennsylvania
27.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chatom and Pennsylvania.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatom and Pennsylvania.

  1. 1

    Start on Jordan Street

    92 m · 5 sec · Jordan Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Saint Stephens Avenue

    14.3 mi · 25 min · Saint Stephens Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    40.3 mi · 46 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatom and Pennsylvania.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
40.3 mi · 73%
Saint Stephens Avenue
14.3 mi · 26%
Jordan Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Turn right onto Jefferson Davis Highway

40.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
00h 29m from Chatom
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chatom and Mostly Cloudy near Pennsylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chatom to Pennsylvania?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Chatom and 27.5 miles from Pennsylvania.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chatom and Mostly Cloudy near Pennsylvania.

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McIntosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McIntosh.

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

16 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

34 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

53 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

67 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatom and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).

Chatom

#1 Chatom

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,168
Coordinates31.4651700, -88.2544600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Jordan Street (-88.254343, 31.465158)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.69
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.35 $14.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.26 $16.52
Premium $4.63 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $5.42 $10.51 $21.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatom and Pennsylvania. The current time is 23:24:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.