How far is Bentleyville, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Bentleyville, PA to Erie, PA is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentleyville and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentleyville and Erie.
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Start on Main Street
2602 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn left onto Carlton Drive
743 ft · 25 sec · Carlton Drive
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Take the ramp left
868 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dunningsville
841 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brownlee Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Brownlee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
145 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1123 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Weavertown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Weavertown Road
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
1368 ft · 28 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn right onto McClelland Road
1545 ft · 35 sec · McClelland Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
137.6 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentleyville and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
138 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentleyville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentleyville to Erie?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Bentleyville and 80.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.88 one way or $45.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentleyville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plain Grove.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentleyville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.87 km).
#1 Bentleyville
Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,479 |
| Coordinates | 40.1167400, -80.0083900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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