How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Alexander City, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Alexander City, AL is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.37 mi
04h 02m
Flight
188.54 mi
303.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.54 mi
Kilometers
303.42 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.37 mi
Kilometers
332.12 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander City
Thu, Oct 15, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Fri, Oct 16, 3:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Alexander City
Thu, Oct 15, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Providence
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States

From Pennsylvania
103.3 mi
02h 01m
To Alexander City
103.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Alexander City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    942 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2190 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd

    1669 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    931 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    41 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Central Plank Road

    2739 ft · 47 sec · Central Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Central Plank Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 9

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Street

    2989 ft · 54 sec · Lee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    74 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    2811 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broad Street

    1294 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Court Square

    89 m · 13 sec · Court Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Plank Road
14.7 mi · 7%
Wetumpka Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
State Route 9
8.07 mi · 4%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 3%
Old Central Plank Road
1.55 mi · 1%
Lee Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
02h 01m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Alexander City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Alexander City?

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Pennsylvania and 103.1 miles from Alexander City.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennsylvania and Sunny near Alexander City.

Stop Ideas Near Providence

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

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

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Camden, AL

53 mi away
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Selma, AL

79 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

82 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Thomasville, AL

90 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Alexander City. Straight-line distance: 188.54 mi (303.42 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Alexander City

#2 Alexander City

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Population14,142
Coordinates32.9440100, -85.9538500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Alexander City (-85.95385, 32.94401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $28.79
Round trip
$57.57
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $28.79 $57.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.24 $64.49
Premium $4.84 $35.20 $70.40
Diesel $5.93 $43.20 $86.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Alexander City. The current time is 19:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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