How far is Erie, PA from Lake City, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Lake City, PA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Lake City.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
6.3 mi · 12 min · West 12th Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lake Road
29 m · 2 sec · West Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Road
8 mi · 13 min · West Lake Road
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Lake City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Lake Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Road
7.99 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Partly Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Lake City?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Erie and 8.3 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Partly Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Avonia
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 Avonia.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (25 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is an incorporated community within Erie County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0142200, -80.3453400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-80.34534, 42.01422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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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