How far is Emlenton, PA from Polk, PA?
The driving distance from Emlenton, PA to Polk, PA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emlenton and Polk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emlenton and Polk.
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Start on Main Street
29 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
969 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Emlenton Clintonville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Emlenton Clintonville Road
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Turn left
120 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 308: Clintonville
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 308: Clintonville
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richard Frame Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
907 ft · 21 sec · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn left onto Polk Cutoff
2.6 mi · 6 min · Polk Cutoff
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Continue on Sandy Creek Road
2087 ft · 45 sec · Sandy Creek Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2211 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emlenton and Polk.
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.
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Richard Frame Memorial Highway
6.88 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emlenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Polk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emlenton to Polk?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Clintonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Emlenton and 13.2 miles from Polk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Emlenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Polk.
Stop Ideas Near Clintonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clintonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emlenton and Polk. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.06 km).
#1 Emlenton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 560 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772800, -79.7078300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polk
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 768 |
| Coordinates | 41.3670000, -79.9292200 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-79.929288, 41.36707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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