How far is Ellport, PA from Plain Grove, PA?

The driving distance from Ellport, PA to Plain Grove, PA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 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 EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.98 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.48 mi
23.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plain Grove
Tue, Nov 10, 5:40 AM EST
Return by in Ellport
Tue, Nov 10, 6:09 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellport
2026-11-10T05:11
Arrive Plain Grove
Tue, Nov 10, 5:40 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellport
10:00 PM EST
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
Portersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ellport
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Plain Grove
10.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ellport and Plain Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    27 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jamison Avenue

    1964 ft · 1 min · Jamison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Portersville Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Portersville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perry Highway

    879 ft · 22 sec · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Portersville Road

    3023 ft · 1 min · East Portersville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 108: Slippery Rock

    876 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto New Castle Road

    1960 ft · 33 sec · New Castle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Harlansburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harlansburg Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Plain Grove Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plain Grove Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plain Grove Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellport and Plain Grove.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Portersville Road
9.39 mi · 45%
Portersville Road
8.44 mi · 40%
Plain Grove Road
1.34 mi · 6%
Harlansburg Road
0.71 mi · 3%
Jamison Avenue
0.37 mi · 2%
New Castle Road
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Portersville Road

Merge slight left

8.62 mi · 00h 09m

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
+6.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portersville
00h 14m from Ellport
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ellport and Sunny near Plain Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellport to Plain Grove?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 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?

Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Ellport and 10.5 miles from Plain Grove.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellport and Sunny near Plain Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Portersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Portersville, 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 Portersville.

RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

85 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

93 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellport and Plain Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.3 km).

Ellport

#1 Ellport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,102
Coordinates40.8639500, -80.2589500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Plain Grove

#2 Plain Grove

Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

Population753
Coordinates41.0542300, -80.1428400
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-80.25895, 40.863937)
End: Plain Grove Road (-80.143171, 41.054207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.45
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $3.23 $6.45
Mid-grade $4.79 $3.55 $7.09
Premium $5.24 $3.87 $7.75
Diesel $6.56 $4.85 $9.71

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellport and Plain Grove. The current time is 05:11:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.