How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Town Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Town Creek, AL is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.19 mi
06h 22m
Flight
265.73 mi
427.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.73 mi
Kilometers
427.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.19 mi
Kilometers
549.09 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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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 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Pennsylvania
170.8 mi
03h 11m
To Town Creek
170.4 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Town Creek.

  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

    290 mi · 5 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    43.2 mi · 52 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Joe Wheeler Highway

    17 m · 1 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
43.2 mi · 13%
AL 157
0.23 mi
Section Line Road
0.04 mi
Joe Wheeler Highway
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

290 mi · 05h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
265.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
03h 11m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
11:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pennsylvania and Rain Showers Likely near Town Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Town Creek?

The road trip is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Pennsylvania and 170.4 miles from Town Creek.

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

The direct path is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.60 one way or $91.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pennsylvania and Rain Showers Likely near Town Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Town Creek. Straight-line distance: 265.73 mi (427.65 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Town Creek

#2 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Town Creek (-87.40613, 34.6812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.57 L · about $45.60
Round trip
$91.19
24.08 gal · 91.14 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.60 $91.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.28 $102.56
Premium $4.63 $55.68 $111.37
Diesel $5.42 $65.20 $130.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Town Creek. The current time is 02:46:17.

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.