How far is Erie, PA from Indiana, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Indiana, PA is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.12 mi
03h 03m
Flight
114.85 mi
184.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.85 mi
Kilometers
184.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.12 mi
Kilometers
239.98 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Wed, Jun 3, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Wed, Jun 3, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-06-03T06:54
Arrive Indiana
Wed, Jun 3, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
74.6 mi
01h 31m
To Indiana
74.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422: Butler, New Castle

    851 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    37.9 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    19.8 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Philadelphia Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2722 ft · 48 sec · Philadelphia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Pike Road

    890 ft · 15 sec · West Pike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Carpenter Avenue

    149 m · 24 sec · South Carpenter Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Church Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
84.1 mi · 56%
US 422 East
20 mi · 13%
Philadelphia Street
3.96 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
West Pike Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

84.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 31m from Erie
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Erie and 74.6 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Indiana. Straight-line distance: 114.85 mi (184.83 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Indiana

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population13,120
Coordinates40.6214600, -79.1525300
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Indiana (-79.15253, 40.62146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.98
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.49 $42.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.19 $48.38
Premium $4.95 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.98 $31.45 $62.91

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Indiana. The current time is 06:54:20.

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.