How far is Erie, PA from Elyria, OH?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Elyria, OH is about 131.6 miles (211.8 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 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Elyria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Elyria.
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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
5.6 mi · 6 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 West: Cleveland
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
75.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
24.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Elyria, Lorain
2180 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
2719 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue
664 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
712 ft · 31 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Elyria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
AMVETS Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
75.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Erie and Rain Showers near Elyria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Elyria?
The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 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 65.7 miles from Erie and 65.9 miles from Elyria.
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 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Erie and Rain Showers near Elyria.
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 Erie and Elyria. Straight-line distance: 116.76 mi (187.91 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elyria
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,173 |
| Coordinates | 41.3683800, -82.1076500 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elyria (-82.10765, 41.36838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 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 | $4.57 | $21.19 | $42.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $23.24 | $46.47 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
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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