How far is Erie, PA from Bentleyville, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Bentleyville, PA is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Bentleyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Bentleyville.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canonsburg
1147 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto McClelland Road
946 ft · 21 sec · McClelland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morganza Road
1506 ft · 43 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Weavertown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Weavertown Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Road
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Turn slight right onto Canonsburg, Eighty Four
962 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
42 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
134 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road
57 m · 4 sec · Brownlee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Brownlee Road
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Take the ramp left
725 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 917: Ginger Hill
1028 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2602 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Bentleyville.
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
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Bentleyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Bentleyville?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Erie and 78.5 miles from Bentleyville.
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 17.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Bentleyville.
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 Erie and Bentleyville. Straight-line distance: 139.11 mi (223.87 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentleyville
Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,479 |
| Coordinates | 40.1167400, -80.0083900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bentleyville (-80.00839, 40.11674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.64 | $45.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.48 | $50.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
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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