How far is Polk, PA from Emlenton, PA?
The driving distance from Polk, PA to Emlenton, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polk and Emlenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk and Emlenton.
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Start on Main Street
2211 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
2087 ft · 36 sec · Sandy Creek Road
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Continue on Polk Cutoff
2.6 mi · 6 min · Polk Cutoff
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
914 ft · 16 sec · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 308 South: Bullion, Pearl
1459 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left
1448 ft · 35 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 38: Emlenton
1237 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
1397 ft · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Emlenton Clintonville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Emlenton Clintonville Road
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Turn left
969 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
29 m · 2 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 Polk and Emlenton.
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
Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway
6.89 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Emlenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Polk to Emlenton?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 Polk and 13.3 miles from Emlenton.
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 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Emlenton.
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.
Union Station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polk and Emlenton. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.06 km).
#1 Polk
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 768 |
| Coordinates | 41.3670000, -79.9292200 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emlenton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 560 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772800, -79.7078300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emlenton (-79.70783, 41.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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