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Trip from Leasureville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

25.2 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

Downtown Muddy Creek, PA, PA

Muddy Creek, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leasureville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA covers 25.2 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Pike Road, North Main Street, Freeport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on North Pike Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.18 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

12.6 miles from Leasureville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 25.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pike Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near PA 356 / North Pike Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (PA 356 / North Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (PA 356 / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (South McKean Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

3
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | PA 356 / North Pike Road

Turn right onto PA 356 / North Pike Road

Navigation decision point

3
14.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | PA 356 / Center Avenue

Turn right onto PA 356 / Center Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
15.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | South McKean Street

Turn right onto South McKean Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | East Penn Street

Turn left onto East Penn Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | PA 8 / North Main Street

Turn right onto PA 8 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Pike Road 5.9 mi 9m
North Main Street 5 mi 9m
Freeport Road 5 mi 7m
William Flinn Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Sarver Road 3.5 mi 8m
Center Avenue 1 mi 1m
South McKean Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Wayne Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Pike Road — 5.9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sarver Road

3.5 mi · 8 min · Sarver Road
2

Turn right onto PA 356

5.9 mi · 9 min · North Pike Road
3

Continue on PA 356

5.0 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road
4

Turn right onto PA 356

1.0 mi · 1 min · Center Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto PA 356

269 ft · 4 sec · Fairview Avenue
6

Continue on PA 356

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Wayne Street
7

Turn right onto South McKean Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South McKean Street
8

Turn left onto East Penn Street

448 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Street
9

Turn right onto PA 8

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
10

Continue on PA 8

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on PA 8

3.8 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn slight right onto PA 138

136 ft · 10 sec · Euclid Road
13

Arrive at destination

PA 138

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 12.6 miles from Leasureville, PA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.9 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 25 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.6 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muddy Creek, 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 25.2 miles and 44m.

At 25.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on North Pike Road for about 5.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.6 mi from Leasureville, PA · 22m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Butler County, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meadowood, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Leasureville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Muddy Creek, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Muddy Creek, 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

$4.18 one way

$8.36 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.58 $9.15
premium $4.93 $4.89 $9.77
diesel $5.61 $5.56 $11.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.01
EV Truck/SUV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Leasureville, PA

Night in Leasureville on Wednesday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muddy Creek, PA

Night in Muddy Creek on Wednesday

Local time

9:36 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

26 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

44m 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 Muddy Creek, PA covers 25.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pike Road, North Main Street, Freeport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $4.18 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 is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (PA 356 / North Pike Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (PA 356 / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (South McKean Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leasureville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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