How far is Erie, PA from Wallace, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Wallace, PA is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Wallace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Wallace.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge
1154 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Clairton Boulevard
9.7 mi · 19 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth
81 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Market Street
116 m · 17 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
1437 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Bunola River Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bunola River Road
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Turn left onto Fisher Lane
61 m · 15 sec · Fisher Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fisher Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Wallace.
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
112 mi · 02h 02m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wallace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Wallace?
The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Erie and 74.1 miles from Wallace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wallace.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Wallace. Straight-line distance: 131.22 mi (211.18 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wallace
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.2322900, -79.9631100 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wallace (-79.96311, 40.23229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
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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