How far is Erie, PA from Muddy Creek, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Muddy Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Muddy Creek.
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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
70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
1715 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road
951 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road
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Continue on South Center Street
1199 ft · 32 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto Mercer Butler Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer Butler Pike
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Continue on Mercer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Centreville Pike
4 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike
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Turn slight right
98 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto William Flinn Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn slight left onto Euclid Road
26 m · 2 sec · Euclid Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Muddy Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
70.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Muddy Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Muddy Creek?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Erie and 44.6 miles from Muddy Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Muddy Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Meadville
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 Meadville.
Union Station
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Fredonia, New York
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Muddy Creek. Straight-line distance: 80.15 mi (128.99 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muddy Creek
Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,154 |
| Coordinates | 40.9722900, -79.9711700 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muddy Creek (-79.97117, 40.97229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
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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