How far is Pennsylvania, AL from La Fayette, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to La Fayette, AL is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
231.51 mi
04h 21m
Flight
209.06 mi
336.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.06 mi
Kilometers
336.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.51 mi
Kilometers
372.58 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Fayette
Fri, May 1, 1:36 PM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Fri, May 1, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-05-01T09:14
Arrive La Fayette
Fri, May 1, 1:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Pennsylvania
115.8 mi
02h 10m
To La Fayette
115.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and La Fayette.

  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

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn

    906 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn

    67 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South College Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Shug Jordan Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Shug Jordan Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North College Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North College Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1983 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Alabama Avenue East

    17 m · 2 sec · Alabama Avenue East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
51.4 mi · 22%
Shug Jordan Parkway
5.06 mi · 2%
North College Street
3.29 mi · 1%
South College Street
1.48 mi · 1%
US 29
0.17 mi
AL 147 North
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 43m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
209 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 10m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennsylvania and Chance Rain Showers near La Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to La Fayette?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 115.8 miles from Pennsylvania and 115.8 miles from La Fayette.

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 22.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennsylvania and Chance Rain Showers near La Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and La Fayette. Straight-line distance: 209.06 mi (336.45 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
La Fayette

#2 La Fayette

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,870
Coordinates32.8998500, -85.4010600
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: La Fayette (-85.40106, 32.89985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.88
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.94 $61.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.80 $69.59
Premium $4.63 $37.79 $75.57
Diesel $5.42 $44.24 $88.48

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and La Fayette. The current time is 09:14:17.

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.