How far is Huston, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Huston, PA to Erie, PA is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huston and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huston and Erie.
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Start on Fireweed Road
97 m · 21 sec · Fireweed Road
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Turn left onto Draketown Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Draketown Road
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Turn left onto Back Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Back Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jersey Hollow Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Jersey Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Steyer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Steyer Road
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Continue on Clay Run Road
2.7 mi · 10 min · Clay Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jim Mountain Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Jim Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Run Road
904 ft · 18 sec · Mill Run Road
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Continue on Springfield Pike
7.4 mi · 13 min · Springfield Pike
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Continue on Snyder Street
3241 ft · 1 min · Snyder Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Crawford Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Crawford Avenue
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
2684 ft · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1753 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1874 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
1238 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.2 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huston and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 North
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Widespread Frost leaving Huston and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huston to Erie?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Huston and 102.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Huston and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huston and Erie. Straight-line distance: 163.15 mi (262.56 km).
#1 Huston
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.8295200, -79.3753100 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $28.89 | $57.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.02 | $70.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
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 · May 03, 2026
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