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Trip from Leasureville, PA to Zelienople, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Downtown Zelienople, PA, PA

Zelienople, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Leasureville, PA to Zelienople, PA covers 30.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mars Evans City Road, Evans City Road, Mars Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Mars Evans City Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.04 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

15.2 miles from Leasureville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mars Evans City Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near PA 228 / Saxonburg Boulevard.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 7.8 miles (PA 228 / Saxonburg Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.2 miles (PA 8; PA 228 / Pittsburgh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (PA 228 / Mars Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
7.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | PA 228 / Saxonburg Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto PA 228 / Saxonburg Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
13.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | PA 8; PA 228 / Pittsburgh Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 8; PA 228 / Pittsburgh Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
14.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | PA 228 / Mars Road

Turn right onto PA 228 / Mars Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | Mars Valencia Road

Turn right onto Mars Valencia Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
25.3 mi into trip | ~48m in | PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street

Turn left onto PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mars Evans City Road 4.8 mi 8m
Evans City Road 3.9 mi 5m
Mars Road 3.9 mi 5m
Sarver Road 3.5 mi 8m
Glade Mill Road 3.3 mi 5m
Ekastown Road 2.3 mi 4m
Saxonburg Boulevard 2.2 mi 3m
Coal Hollow Road 1.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Mars Evans City Road — 4.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leasureville, PA and Zelienople, PA.

1

Start on Sarver Road

3.5 mi · 8 min · Sarver Road
2

Continue on Coal Hollow Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Coal Hollow Road
3

Continue on Coal Hollow Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Coal Hollow Road
4

Turn right onto PA 228

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ekastown Road
5

Enter roundabout onto PA 228

210 ft · 4 sec · Saxonburg Boulevard
6

Continue on PA 228

1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
7

Continue on PA 228

2.9 mi · 5 min · Glade Mill Road
8

Continue on PA 228

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
9

Continue on PA 228

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Glade Mill Road
10

At end of road, turn left onto PA 8; PA 228

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto PA 228

3.9 mi · 5 min · Mars Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Mars Valencia Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Mars Valencia Road
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on Irvine Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Irvine Street
14

Turn right onto Crowe Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crowe Avenue
15

Continue on Mars Evans City Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · Mars Evans City Road
16

Continue on South Washington Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
17

Turn left onto PA 68; PA 528

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on PA 68; PA 528

3.9 mi · 5 min · Evans City Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on PA 68

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Grandview Avenue
20

Turn left onto US 19; PA 68

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

US 19; PA 68

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 15.2 miles from Leasureville, PA, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 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 30 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.2 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Leasureville, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Leasureville, PA

This is one driving day of about 30.4 miles and 56m.

At 30.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Mars Evans City Road for about 4.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.2 mi from Leasureville, PA · 30m into the drive

borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valencia, PA

15 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Evans City, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valencia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Leasureville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Zelienople, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Zelienople, 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

$5.04 one way

$10.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.52 $11.04
premium $4.93 $5.90 $11.79
diesel $5.61 $6.71 $13.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Leasureville, PA

Night in Leasureville on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Zelienople, PA

Night in Zelienople on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Valencia, PA

15 mi in

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

24 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

56m 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 Leasureville, PA to Zelienople, PA covers 30.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mars Evans City Road, Evans City Road, Mars Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Leasureville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.04 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 30.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 7.8 miles (PA 228 / Saxonburg Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.2 miles (PA 8; PA 228 / Pittsburgh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (PA 228 / Mars Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Leasureville, PA to Zelienople, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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