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Trip from Midland, PA to Bentleyville, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

16.4 mi

26 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

borough of Pennsylvania

Midland, PA

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Downtown Bentleyville, PA, PA

Bentleyville, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Midland, PA to Bentleyville, PA covers 16.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, PA 519, Brownlee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 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

8.2 miles from Midland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 16.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 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 6.6 miles in near PA 519.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (PA 519): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (Brownlee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.5 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

5
6.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | PA 519

Enter roundabout onto PA 519

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
6.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | Brownlee Road

Enter roundabout onto Brownlee Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
10.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward PA 917: Ginger Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32A Toward PA 917: Ginger Hill
4
15.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | PA 917 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto PA 917 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 4.6 mi 6m
PA 519 4.2 mi 7m
Brownlee Road 3.6 mi 8m
Hill Church Houston Road 1.4 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Pittsburgh Road 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 4.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland, PA and Bentleyville, PA.

1

Start on North Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Continue on PA 519

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hill Church Houston Road
3

Turn right onto PA 519

4.1 mi · 6 min · PA 519
4

Turn slight right onto PA 519

137 ft · 2 sec · PA 519
5

Enter roundabout onto PA 519

101 ft · 2 sec · PA 519
6

Continue on PA 519

439 ft · 8 sec · PA 519
7

Enter roundabout onto Brownlee Road

187 ft · 4 sec · Brownlee Road
8

Continue on Brownlee Road

3.6 mi · 8 min · Brownlee Road
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
10

Merge onto I 70

4.6 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 32A Toward PA 917: Ginger Hill Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto PA 917

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto PA 917

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

PA 917

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 8.2 miles from Midland, PA, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 16 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.2 miles or 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Midland, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Midland, PA

This is one driving day of about 16.4 miles and 30m.

At 16.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 4.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.2 mi from Midland, PA · 15m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Charleroi, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McMurray, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.2 miles from Midland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bentleyville, PA

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

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.98 $5.96
premium $4.93 $3.18 $6.36
diesel $5.61 $3.62 $7.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.79
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.66
EV Truck/SUV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 14, 2026

Origin

Midland, PA

Late night in Midland on Thursday

Local time

1:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentleyville, PA

Late night in Bentleyville on Thursday

Local time

1:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

9 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

30m 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 Midland, PA to Bentleyville, PA covers 16.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, PA 519, Brownlee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Midland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (PA 519): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (Brownlee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.5 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midland, PA to Bentleyville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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