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Trip from Christleys Mills, PA to Slippery Rock, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3m

Distance

1.5 mi

2 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$0

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 3m ★
6 AM
0h 3m ★
8 AM
0h 4m
10 AM
0h 3m ★
12 PM
0h 3m ★
3 PM
0h 3m ★
5 PM
0h 4m
8 PM
0h 3m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Slippery Rock, PA, PA

Slippery Rock, PA

David Hitchcock

Trip Overview

The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Slippery Rock, PA covers 1.5 miles and takes about 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Mercer Road, North Creek for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.8 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

0.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3m drive with frequent turns across 1.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 0.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near North Creek.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is easy. At 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Creek): Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 258 / Mercer Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Creek

Continue onto North Creek

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 258 / Mercer Road

Turn left onto PA 258 / Mercer Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Mercer Road 0.7 mi <1m
North Creek <0.1 mi <1m
North Creek Road <0.1 mi <1m
South Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 0.8 mi, about 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Christleys Mills, PA and Slippery Rock, PA.

1

Start on North Creek Road

27 ft · 6 sec · North Creek Road
2

Continue on North Creek

211 ft · 14 sec · North Creek
3

Turn left onto PA 258

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Mercer Road
4

Continue on PA 258

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Arrive at destination

PA 173

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 0.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA, or about 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 0.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 1.5 miles or 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 0.7 miles or 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Slippery Rock, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Christleys Mills, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Christleys Mills, PA

This is one driving day of about 1.5 miles and 3m.

At 1.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 0.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 0.7 mi from Christleys Mills, PA · 1m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Grove City, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 1.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grove City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 0.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Slippery Rock, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Slippery Rock, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.25 one way

$0.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $0.27 $0.54
premium $4.93 $0.29 $0.58
diesel $5.61 $0.33 $0.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$25–$50

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 0.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 0.4 0 $0.16 $0.07
Efficient EV 0.4 0 $0.13 $0.06
EV Truck/SUV 0.6 0 $0.21 $0.10

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Christleys Mills, PA

Evening in Christleys Mills on Wednesday

Local time

5:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Slippery Rock, PA

Evening in Slippery Rock on Wednesday

Local time

5:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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

3m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Slippery Rock, PA covers 1.5 miles and takes about 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Mercer Road, North Creek. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 0.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is easy. At 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Creek): Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 258 / Mercer Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Christleys Mills, PA to Slippery Rock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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