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Trip from Emlenton, PA to Rouseville, PA

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

Drive Time

43m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Downtown Emlenton, PA, PA

Emlenton, PA

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Trip Overview

Emlenton, PA to Rouseville, PA is 27.2 miles and takes about 43m via Main Street and US Highway 322, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in Pennsylvania. Expect a local driving experience that involves frequent turns, making it a good option for a relaxed day trip. Given the minimal mileage and quick travel time, you'll have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time en route.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 12.9 mi 19m
Pennsylvania Highway 257 5.1 mi 8m
US Highway 322 2.8 mi 3m
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway 2.5 mi 3m
William Flinn Highway 2.2 mi 3m
East Front Street 0.7 mi <1m
Seneca Street 0.5 mi 1m
East 2nd Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 12.9 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emlenton, PA and Rouseville, PA.

1

Start on PA 38; PA 208

12 mi · 18 min · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 322

2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 322
3

Continue on US 322

2.5 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
4

Turn right onto PA 257

5.1 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Highway 257
5

Continue on US 62

0.3 mi · 19 sec · East 2nd Street
6

Continue on US 62

0.7 mi · 47 sec · East Front Street
7

Continue on US 62

407 ft · 9 sec · West Front Street
8

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Petroleum Street
9

Turn right onto PA 8

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Main Street
10

Continue on PA 8

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on PA 8

0.5 mi · 1 min · Seneca Street
12

Continue on PA 8

1.5 mi · 2 min · William Flinn Highway
13

Continue on PA 8

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
14

Turn right onto PA 227

193 ft · 4 sec · Cherry Run Road
15

Arrive at destination

PA 227

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
12.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 322 / US Highway 322

At end of road, turn left onto US 322 / US Highway 322

Navigation decision point

3
17.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | PA 257 / Pennsylvania Highway 257

Turn right onto PA 257 / Pennsylvania Highway 257

Navigation decision point

4
23.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 62 / Petroleum Street

Turn right onto US 62 / Petroleum Street

Navigation decision point

3
23.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | PA 8 / Main Street

Turn right onto PA 8 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
27.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | PA 227 / Cherry Run Road

Turn right onto PA 227 / Cherry Run Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.51 one way

$9.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.94 $9.88
premium $4.93 $5.28 $10.55
diesel $5.61 $6.01 $12.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Emlenton, PA

Afternoon in Emlenton on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rouseville, PA

Afternoon in Rouseville on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

43m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a straight highway. With only 29% of the drive on highways, much of your journey will be on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on Main Street, offering a brief period of less varied navigation before you resume making turns. You'll primarily be using Main Street, Pennsylvania Highway 257, and US Highway 322.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near US 322 / US Highway 322.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Emlenton, PA to Rouseville, PA is easy. At 43m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (US 322 / US Highway 322): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (PA 257 / Pennsylvania Highway 257): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (US 62 / Petroleum Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 12.2 miles (US 322 / US Highway 322): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (PA 257 / Pennsylvania Highway 257): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (US 62 / Petroleum Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rouseville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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