How far is La Fayette, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?
The driving distance from La Fayette, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Fayette and Pennsylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Fayette and Pennsylvania.
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Start on Alabama Avenue East
17 m · 9 sec · Alabama Avenue East
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Turn left onto LaFayette Street South
10.3 mi · 15 min · LaFayette Street South
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Turn sharp right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2240 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North College Street
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Turn right onto Shug Jordan Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · Shug Jordan Parkway
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Turn slight right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South College Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
151.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
2653 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
798 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Fayette and Pennsylvania.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving La Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Fayette to Pennsylvania?
The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from La Fayette and 121.8 miles from Pennsylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209 miles (336.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Fayette and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 209.06 mi (336.45 km).
#1 La Fayette
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 32.8998500, -85.4010600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.73 | $71.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.80 | $77.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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