Origin
Leasureville, PA
Night in Leasureville on Wednesday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Zelienople, PA
Haneul Trac
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 .
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto PA 228 / Saxonburg Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn left onto PA 8; PA 228 / Pittsburgh Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 228 / Mars Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Mars Valencia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Leasureville, PA and Zelienople, PA.
Start on Sarver Road
Continue on Coal Hollow Road
Continue on Coal Hollow Road
Turn right onto PA 228
Enter roundabout onto PA 228
Continue on PA 228
Continue on PA 228
Continue on PA 228
Continue on PA 228
At end of road, turn left onto PA 8; PA 228
Turn right onto PA 228
Turn right onto Mars Valencia Road
Continue on Irvine Street
Turn right onto Crowe Avenue
Continue on Mars Evans City Road
Continue on South Washington Street
Turn left onto PA 68; PA 528
Continue on PA 68; PA 528
Continue on PA 68
Turn left onto US 19; PA 68
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Leasureville, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Leasureville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Leasureville on Wednesday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Zelienople on Wednesday
Local time
9:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
48°F
Valencia, PA
15 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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