How far is Elkland, PA from Dexter, PA?

The driving distance from Elkland, PA to Dexter, PA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.49 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.77 mi
30.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.49 mi
Kilometers
44.24 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dexter
Wed, Apr 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Elkland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkland
2026-04-15T21:46
Arrive Dexter
Wed, Apr 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wellsboro
PA

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Elkland
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Dexter
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elkland and Dexter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkland and Dexter.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1897 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Route 49

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 49

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Cummings Creek Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 287

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 287

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tioga Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tioga Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 660

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 660

    29 m · 2 sec · Route 660

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 660

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkland and Dexter.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cummings Creek Road
9.08 mi · 33%
Route 287
4.64 mi · 17%
Route 49
4.03 mi · 15%
Route 660
3.75 mi · 14%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.73 mi · 6%
West Avenue
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cummings Creek Road

Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road

9.08 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsboro
00h 22m from Elkland
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dexter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elkland to Dexter?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Elkland and 13.7 miles from Dexter.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dexter.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkland and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).

Elkland

#1 Elkland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,724
Coordinates41.9861800, -77.3108100
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dexter

Dexter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7197900, -77.3827600
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkland (-77.31081, 41.98618)
End: Dexter (-77.38276, 41.71979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkland and Dexter. The current time is 21:46:09.

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.