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Trip from Ellport, PA to Plain Grove, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ellport, PA, PA

Ellport, PA

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Downtown Plain Grove, PA, PA

Plain Grove, PA

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Trip Overview

Ellport, PA to Plain Grove, PA is 21 miles and takes about 33 minutes via I 79 and Portersville Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward connection between two points. The route is primarily a direct link, suitable for a quick transfer or a brief scenic detour. Given its brevity, it’s an easy addition to a larger trip or a standalone drive for those needing to cover this specific stretch.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 8.6 mi 9m
Portersville Road 8.4 mi 14m
Plain Grove Road 1.3 mi 3m
Harlansburg Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Portersville Road 0.6 mi 1m
Jamison Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
New Castle Road 0.4 mi <1m
Perry Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 8.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellport, PA and Plain Grove, PA.

1

Start on 3rd Street

89 ft · 9 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn left onto Jamison Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jamison Avenue
3

Turn left onto PA 488

8.4 mi · 14 min · Portersville Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 19; PA 488

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Perry Highway
5

Turn slight left onto PA 488

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Portersville Road
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
7

Merge onto I 79

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto 105

0.2 mi · 55 sec · 105
Exit 105 Toward PA 108: Slippery Rock Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto PA 108

0.4 mi · 33 sec · New Castle Road
10

Continue on PA 108

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harlansburg Road
11

Turn right onto Plain Grove Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Plain Grove Road
12

Arrive at destination

Plain Grove Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jamison Avenue

Turn left onto Jamison Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
8.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 19; PA 488 / Perry Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 19; PA 488 / Perry Highway

Navigation decision point

4
9.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | 105

Take the exit onto 105 toward PA 108: Slippery Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 105 Toward PA 108: Slippery Rock

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.70 one way

$7.39 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.89 $4.04 $8.08
premium $5.23 $4.32 $8.64
diesel $6.18 $5.11 $10.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Ellport, PA

Late night in Ellport on Monday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

NW 9 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 10:37PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 9:09PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Plain Grove, PA

Late night in Plain Grove on Monday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 12 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 10:37PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 9:09PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 21-mile drive features 41% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on I 79 covering 8.6 miles. You'll transition from the interstate onto surface roads, specifically Portersville Road and then Plain Grove Road. Expect a mix of faster-paced interstate cruising followed by more local road conditions as you approach your destination.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on I 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jamison Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jamison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 19; PA 488 / Perry Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,375 ft 854 ft

Total Climb

751 ft

Total Descent

472 ft

Highest Point

1,375 ft

~7.5 mi in

Elevation Range

522 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Plain Grove, PA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jamison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (US 19; PA 488 / Perry Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plain Grove, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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