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
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.63
$4.96
$9.91
premium
$4.97
$5.32
$10.63
diesel
$4.80
$5.14
$10.27
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, 2026-07-20.
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 Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Emlenton, PA
Late night
in Emlenton on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
W 3 to 8 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Rouseville, PA
Late night
in Rouseville on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
W 3 to 8 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
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.
More Details
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 Effort2/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,486 ft910 ft
Total Climb
931 ft
Total Descent
805 ft
Highest Point
1,486 ft
~15.6 mi in
Elevation Range
575 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
