How far is Erie, PA from Oil City, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Oil City, PA is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 37m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Oil City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Oil City.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
126 m · 14 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto French Street
1.4 km · 2 min · French Street
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Turn left onto East 26th Street
2191 ft · 1 min · East 26th Street
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Turn right onto Parade Street
690 ft · 26 sec · Parade Street
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Continue on Old French Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old French Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Perry Highway
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Continue on Perry Highway
11 m · 7 sec · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Peach Street
2061 ft · 43 sec · Peach Street
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Route 19
1279 ft · 31 sec · Route 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward PA-97
57 m · 2 sec · PA-97
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Exit the roundabout onto PA-97
6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97
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Continue on Waterford Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street
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Turn straight onto Perry Street
946 ft · 25 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on West Spring Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Spring Street
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Turn right onto South Perry Street
1216 ft · 35 sec · South Perry Street
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Turn left onto Saint John Street
990 ft · 27 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn right onto South Franklin Street
120 m · 11 sec · South Franklin Street
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Continue on Smock Boulevard
1837 ft · 45 sec · Smock Boulevard
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · William Flinn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Flinn Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Seneca Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Seneca Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn left onto Center Street
1004 ft · 40 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Oil City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Perry Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Highway
9.62 mi · 00h 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Oil City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Oil City?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Spartansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Erie and 30.3 miles from Oil City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Oil City.
Stop Ideas Near Spartansburg
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 Spartansburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Oil City. Straight-line distance: 51.85 mi (83.44 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oil City
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,137 |
| Coordinates | 41.4339500, -79.7064400 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oil City (-79.70644, 41.43395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
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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