How far is Locust, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Locust, PA to Erie, PA is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust and Erie.
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Start on Rishell Road
103 m · 16 sec · Rishell Road
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Turn right onto Locust Lane
2203 ft · 1 min · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
89 m · 12 sec · Locust Lane
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Continue on Locust Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · Locust Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Lane
600 ft · 23 sec · Locust Lane
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Turn left onto Juneau Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way
2374 ft · 54 sec · Lincoln Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
17.7 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
3046 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Locust and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 79 North
Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Locust and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust to Erie?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Barkeyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Locust and 77.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Locust and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Barkeyville
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 Barkeyville.
Union Station
Alliance
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust and Erie. Straight-line distance: 105.11 mi (169.16 km).
#1 Locust
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.8564500, -78.9725300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.49 | $54.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.19 | $66.38 |
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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