How far is Erie, PA from Calumet, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Calumet, PA is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Calumet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Calumet.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.5 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2792 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
2778 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
4.7 mi · 5 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mount Pleasant, Ruffs Dale
1018 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 31
2505 ft · 54 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on West Main Street
738 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Braddock Road Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Braddock Road Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Church Street
1592 ft · 32 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on State Route 981
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 981
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Turn slight left onto State Route 981
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 981
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
2213 ft · 46 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn right onto State Route 981
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 981
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Continue on Calumet Road
697 ft · 14 sec · Calumet Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calumet Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Calumet.
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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Calumet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Calumet?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 84.1 miles from Erie and 84.1 miles from Calumet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Calumet.
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 Calumet. Straight-line distance: 136.16 mi (219.13 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calumet
Situated within Mount Pleasant Township in Westmoreland County, this small community rests at an approximate elevation of 1001 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109000, -79.4853200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calumet (-79.48532, 40.2109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $39.13 | $78.27 |
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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