How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Theodore, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Theodore, AL is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
27.66 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.74 mi
38.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.66 mi
Kilometers
44.51 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Theodore
Mon, May 4, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Mon, May 4, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-05-04T00:32
Arrive Theodore
Mon, May 4, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
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
Prichard
AL

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

From Pennsylvania
13.9 mi
00h 17m
To Theodore
13.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    942 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3158 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    2656 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Tillman's Corner

    1723 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Government Boulevard

    51 m · 11 sec · Government Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Government Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Government Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
4.61 mi · 17%
Government Boulevard
2.76 mi · 10%
US 90
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prichard
00h 17m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Theodore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Prichard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Pennsylvania and 13.8 miles from Theodore.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennsylvania and Sunny near Theodore.

Stop Ideas Near Prichard

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

8 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

44 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Biloxi, MS

86 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Jackson, AL

92 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Theodore. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Theodore

Place in Alabama, USA

Population6,130
Coordinates30.5476900, -88.1752800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Theodore (-88.17528, 30.54769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Theodore. The current time is 00:32:27.

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.