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Trip from Leasureville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

34.1 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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 Leasureville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 51m 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, Freeport Road, Center Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 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

17.1 miles from Leasureville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 34.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pike Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Leasureville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leasureville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Pike Road
Freeport Road
Center Avenue
Fairview Avenue
East Wayne Street
South McKean Street
East Penn Street
North Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Pike Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sarver Road

3.5 mi · 8 min · Sarver Road
2

Turn right onto North Pike Road

5.9 mi · 9 min · North Pike Road
3

Continue on Freeport Road

5.0 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road
4

Turn right onto Center Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Center Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto Fairview Avenue

269 ft · 5 sec · Fairview Avenue
6

Continue on East Wayne Street

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

449 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Street
9

Turn right onto North Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
10

Continue on North Main Street

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
11

Continue on William Flinn Highway

7.1 mi · 9 min · William Flinn Highway
12

Turn left onto Centreville Pike

4.0 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike
13

Continue on South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
14

Arrive at your destination

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 17.1 miles from Leasureville, PA, or about 25m into the drive.

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 34 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.1 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

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 Leasureville, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Leasureville, PA

This is one driving day of about 34.1 miles and 51m.

At 34.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from Leasureville, PA · 25m into the drive

Downtown Butler, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, PA

17 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

Grove City, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Leasureville, 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

$5.65 one way

$11.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.19 $12.38
premium $4.93 $6.61 $13.23
diesel $5.61 $7.53 $15.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Slippery Rock, PA

Night in Slippery Rock on Wednesday

Local time

10:59 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

51m 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 Slippery Rock, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pike Road, Freeport Road, Center Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $5.65 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 Leasureville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leasureville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leasureville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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