How far is Elyria, OH from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Elyria, OH to Erie, PA is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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 02h 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.
Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elyria and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elyria and Erie.
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Start on Tremont Street
11 m · 8 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto Kerstetter Way
848 ft · 41 sec · Kerstetter Way
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Turn right onto West Avenue
136 m · 15 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on Lake Avenue
2399 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
24 mi · 29 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
77 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward I-79 North: Erie
2651 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
5.5 mi · 6 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 Elyria 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 90
Continue on I 90
77 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Elyria and Partly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elyria to Erie?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Elyria and 66.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Elyria and Partly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elyria and Erie. Straight-line distance: 116.76 mi (187.91 km).
#1 Elyria
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,173 |
| Coordinates | 41.3683800, -82.1076500 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $4.49 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Diesel | $6.82 | $31.70 | $63.40 |
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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