Origin
Emlenton, PA
Morning in Emlenton on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Emlenton, PA to Polk, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emlenton, PA
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Polk, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Emlenton, PA to Polk, PA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richard Frame Memorial Highway, Keystone Shortway, PA 308 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 26.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richard Frame Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (PA 38): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street
Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road
Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 38
Turn left onto PA 38
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward PA 308: Clintonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 308: Clintonville
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 308: Clintonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 308: Clintonville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Frame Memorial Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Keystone Shortway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| PA 308 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Polk Cutoff | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Emlenton Clintonville Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Creek Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emlenton, PA and Polk, PA.
1
Start on PA 38; PA 208
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Emlenton Clintonville Road
4
Turn left onto PA 38
393 ft
·
7 sec
·
PA 38
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PA 308: Clintonville
8
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft
·
5 sec
Toward PA 308: Clintonville
9
Turn right onto PA 308
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 308
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
11
Merge onto PA 8
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
12
Continue on PA 8
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Polk Cutoff
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Polk Cutoff
14
Continue on Sandy Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sandy Creek Road
15
Turn left onto US 62
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 62
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Polk, PA
Morning in Polk on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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 Emlenton, PA to Polk, PA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richard Frame Memorial Highway, Keystone Shortway, PA 308. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Emlenton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.38 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (PA 38): Navigation decision point.
The route from Emlenton, PA to Polk, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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