How far is Rainbow, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?
The driving distance from Rainbow, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rainbow and Pennsylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainbow and Pennsylvania.
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Start on Forrest Drive
36 m · 11 sec · Forrest Drive
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Turn left onto Rainbow Circle
127 m · 18 sec · Rainbow Circle
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Continue on Roema Drive
1314 ft · 1 min · Roema Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hughes Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hughes Road
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Turn right onto Madison Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Madison Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wall Triana Highway
154 m · 13 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
245 mi · 4 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
2653 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
798 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rainbow and Pennsylvania.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
245 mi · 04h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rainbow and Sunny near Pennsylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rainbow to Pennsylvania?
The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.7 miles from Rainbow and 169.6 miles from Pennsylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.21 one way or $94.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rainbow and Sunny near Pennsylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Deatsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deatsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rainbow and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 278.63 mi (448.41 km).
#1 Rainbow
Rainbow is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7525900, -86.7363900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $47.21 | $94.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $57.73 | $115.46 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $70.85 | $141.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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