How far is Pelham, AL from Cromwell, AL?

The driving distance from Pelham, AL to Cromwell, AL is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.24 mi
00h 36m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.24 mi
Kilometers
22.92 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cromwell
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Pelham
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Cromwell
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pennington
AL

Settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama

From Pelham
7.1 mi
00h 18m
To Cromwell
7.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Cromwell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Cromwell.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 42

    1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Pine Grove Road

    1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ward Chapel Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ward Chapel Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Ward Chapel Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 32

    6.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 32

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 7

    1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 7

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 7

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and Cromwell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 32
6.82 mi · 48%
Ward Chapel Road
3.23 mi · 23%
County Road 7
0.94 mi · 7%
Pine Grove Road
0.36 mi · 3%
County Road 42
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 32

Turn sharp right onto County Road 32

6.82 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pennington
00h 18m from Pelham
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pelham and Sunny near Cromwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Cromwell?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Pelham and 7.1 miles from Cromwell.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelham and Sunny near Cromwell.

Stop Ideas Near Pennington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pennington, 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 Pennington.

BUS

Thomasville, AL

42 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

63 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

75 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.59 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Alabama

Population24,231
Coordinates32.2795900, -88.1200200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cromwell

Cromwell is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.2287500, -88.2744700
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Pelham (-88.12002, 32.27959)
End: Cromwell (-88.27447, 32.22875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.79
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.89 $3.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.13 $4.26
Premium $4.63 $2.31 $4.63
Diesel $5.42 $2.71 $5.42

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Cromwell. The current time is 20:00:00.

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.