How far is Erie, PA from Patton, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Patton, PA is about 188 miles (302.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.97 mi
03h 53m
Flight
127.3 mi
204.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.3 mi
Kilometers
204.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.97 mi
Kilometers
302.51 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T06:20
Arrive Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prospect
PA

Township in Butler County, Kansas

From Erie
94 mi
01h 56m
To Patton
94 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Patton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Patton.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422: Butler, New Castle

    851 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    37.9 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2342 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Carroll Street

    2560 ft · 43 sec · East Carroll Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Carroll Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Carroll Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mellon Avenue

    3200 ft · 54 sec · Mellon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue

    1421 ft · 31 sec · 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Magee Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Magee Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Patton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
84.1 mi · 45%
US 422 East
54.6 mi · 29%
Plank Road
3.29 mi · 2%
Carroll Road
3.04 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Mellon Avenue
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

84.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
01h 56m from Erie
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Patton?

The road trip is about 188 miles (302.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Erie and 94 miles from Patton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prospect, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.

RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

79 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

86 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Patton. Straight-line distance: 127.3 mi (204.87 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Patton

#2 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Patton (-78.6503, 40.63396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.11 L · about $27.09
Round trip
$54.18
13.26 gal · 50.22 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.09 $54.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.49 $60.98
Premium $4.95 $32.85 $65.69
Diesel $5.98 $39.65 $79.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Patton. The current time is 06:20:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.