How far is Erie, PA from Clearfield, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Clearfield, PA is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Clearfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Clearfield.
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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
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
91 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2262 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
776 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Rockton Mountain Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Rockton Mountain Highway
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Continue on West Front Street
1182 ft · 25 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Nichols Street
45 m · 7 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn left onto River Road
27 m · 3 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Clearfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
91 mi · 01h 37m
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 Clearfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Clearfield?
The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Clintonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Erie and 85 miles from Clearfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Clearfield.
Stop Ideas Near Clintonville
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 Clintonville.
Union Station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Clearfield. Straight-line distance: 114.16 mi (183.72 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearfield
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,784 |
| Coordinates | 41.0272800, -78.4391900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearfield (-78.43919, 41.02728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.82 | $71.64 |
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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