How far is Erie, PA from Menno, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Menno, PA is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Menno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Menno.
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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
103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College
2985 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Valley Vista Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Valley Vista Drive
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Continue on Science Park Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Science Park Road
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Turn right onto West College Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · West College Avenue
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Continue on East Pine Grove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pine Grove Road
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Turn left onto South Water Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Water Street
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Continue on McAlevy's Fort Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · McAlevy's Fort Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
2520 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Menno.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Menno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Menno?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Strattanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Erie and 117.3 miles from Menno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Menno.
Stop Ideas Near Strattanville
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 Strattanville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Menno. Straight-line distance: 160.92 mi (258.97 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menno
Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 40.5784000, -77.7700000 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menno (-77.77, 40.5784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.03 | $76.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.97 | $81.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.45 | $98.91 |
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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