How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Clayton, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Clayton, AL is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
197.39 mi
04h 10m
Flight
168.24 mi
270.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.24 mi
Kilometers
270.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.39 mi
Kilometers
317.67 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clayton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-14T20:59
Arrive Clayton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Pennsylvania
98.7 mi
02h 05m
To Clayton
98.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Greenville, Pine Apple

    1278 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pineapple Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Commerce Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Commerce Street

    95 m · 7 sec · East Commerce Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Luverne Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Luverne Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Greenville Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Greenville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lee Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Highway

    18.4 mi · 27 min · Troy Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 231 South, AL 10 East: Dothan

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2549 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South A. Graham Boulevard

    3172 ft · 54 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Troy Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · East Troy Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Louisville Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Louisville Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Billy Watson Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Billy Watson Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Midway Street

    591 ft · 12 sec · South Midway Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    44 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    66 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Midway Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
18.4 mi · 9%
East Troy Street
12.8 mi · 6%
Luverne Highway
11.4 mi · 6%
US 231 South
11.4 mi · 6%
Billy Watson Highway
8.46 mi · 4%
Greenville Highway
6.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
168.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 05m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving Pennsylvania and Clear near Clayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Pennsylvania and 98.7 miles from Clayton.

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

The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around Pennsylvania and Clear near Clayton.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 168.24 mi (270.75 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Clayton

#2 Clayton

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,829
Coordinates31.8782200, -85.4496600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Clayton (-85.44966, 31.87822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.37 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
13.94 gal · 52.74 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.63 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $5.42 $37.74 $75.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Clayton. The current time is 20:59:50.

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.