How far is Erie, PA from Locust, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Locust, PA is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Locust.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Locust.
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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
59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
1335 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Allegheny Boulevard
2284 ft · 1 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North White Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
17.7 mi · 26 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
2374 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Way
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Juneau Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Lane
600 ft · 18 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · Locust Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Lane
89 m · 13 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2203 ft · 1 min · Locust Lane
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Turn left onto Rishell Road
103 m · 15 sec · Rishell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rishell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Locust.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Locust.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Locust?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Barkeyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Erie and 80.1 miles from Locust.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Locust.
Stop Ideas Near Barkeyville
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 Barkeyville.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Locust. Straight-line distance: 105.11 mi (169.16 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.8564500, -78.9725300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust (-78.97253, 40.85645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $4.09 | $23.09 | $46.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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