How far is Butler, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Butler, PA to Erie, PA is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 01h 40m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butler and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler and Erie.
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Start on North Main Street
16 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
2241 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn slight right onto West Cunningham Street
959 ft · 20 sec · West Cunningham Street
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Continue on New Castle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road
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Turn right onto US 422
62 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1684 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
3255 ft · 50 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on New Castle Road
10.8 mi · 15 min · New Castle Road
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Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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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 Butler 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.
I 79 North
Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Butler 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 Butler to Erie?
The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Sheakleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Butler and 52.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Butler and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville
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 Sheakleyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Erie. Straight-line distance: 88.16 mi (141.88 km).
#1 Butler
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,734 |
| Coordinates | 40.8611800, -79.8953300 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
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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