How far is Erie, PA from DuBois, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to DuBois, PA is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.3 mi
02h 46m
Flight
97.74 mi
157.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.74 mi
Kilometers
157.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.3 mi
Kilometers
241.89 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DuBois
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive DuBois
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grove City
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Erie
75.1 mi
01h 23m
To DuBois
75.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and DuBois.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and DuBois.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    57 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rich Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rich Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Dubois Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Dubois Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 53 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    25 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and DuBois.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
77.2 mi · 51%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 44%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Rich Highway
1.39 mi · 1%
West Dubois Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Liberty Boulevard
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

77.2 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 23m from Erie
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near DuBois.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to DuBois?

The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Erie and 75.2 miles from DuBois.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near DuBois.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grove City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grove City.

RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

105 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

107 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and DuBois. Straight-line distance: 97.74 mi (157.29 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
DuBois

#2 DuBois

City of Pennsylvania

Population7,287
Coordinates41.1192300, -78.7600300
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: DuBois (-78.76003, 41.11923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.08 L · about $21.66
Round trip
$43.31
10.6 gal · 40.16 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.66 $43.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.37 $48.75
Premium $4.95 $26.26 $52.51
Diesel $5.98 $31.69 $63.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and DuBois. The current time is 06:43:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.