How far is Theodore, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Theodore, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
26.75 mi
00h 29m
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
26.75 mi
Kilometers
43.05 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Sun, May 3, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Theodore
Sun, May 3, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Theodore
2026-05-03T22:59
Arrive Pennsylvania
Sun, May 3, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Theodore
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 Theodore
13.4 mi
00h 14m
To Pennsylvania
13.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Government Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Government Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2627 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery

    3020 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 430: Satsuma

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    640 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
19.2 mi · 72%
Government Boulevard
6.71 mi · 25%
430
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Continue straight

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prichard
00h 14m from Theodore
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Theodore and Sunny near Pennsylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 13.4 miles from Theodore and 13.4 miles from Pennsylvania.

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 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Theodore and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 km).

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#1 Theodore

Place in Alabama, USA

Population6,130
Coordinates30.5476900, -88.1752800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.17549, 30.547571)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.12
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.56 $7.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.00 $8.01
Premium $4.63 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.42 $5.09 $10.18

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 Theodore and Pennsylvania. The current time is 22:59:51.

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.