Poles only-includes 6 - stained and weathered. For pole spacing: Within a U.S. urban landscape, utility poles tend to be spaced 125 feet apart (17" in HO Scale). In rural areas, utility poles are spaced as much as 300 feet apart (41" in HO Scale). Many factors affect the spacing of the poles. In areas of rough terrain, poles may be spaced either significantly closer to each other or significantly further from each other in order to minimize the chance of damage to the pole.