How far is Lake City, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Lake City, PA to Erie, PA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
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 Lake City and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Erie.
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Start on Lake Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street
62 m · 4 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto West Lake Road
8 mi · 13 min · West Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lake Road
32 m · 2 sec · West Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West 12th Street
6.3 mi · 13 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 Lake City and Erie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Lake Road
Turn straight onto West Lake Road
7.99 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake City 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 Lake City to Erie?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Lake City and 9.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Avonia
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 Avonia.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Erie. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (25 km).
#1 Lake City
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is an incorporated community within Erie County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0142200, -80.3453400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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