How far is Mount Union, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Union, PA to Erie, PA is about 235 miles (378.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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.
Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Union and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Union and Erie.
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Start on East Small Street
865 ft · 1 min · East Small Street
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Turn right onto East Shirley Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · East Shirley Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
21.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Birmingham Pike
8.9 mi · 13 min · Birmingham Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 350: Bald Eagle
3168 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto I-99 Access
1.3 km · 1 min · I-99 Access
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Continue on Tyrone Pike
13 mi · 19 min · Tyrone Pike
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Continue on South Centre Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Centre Street
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Take the exit left
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Mount Union and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 01h 50m
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 Mount Union and Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Union to Erie?
The road trip is about 235 miles (378.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Mount Union and 117.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Union and Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Latrobe station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Union and Erie. Straight-line distance: 166.19 mi (267.46 km).
#1 Mount Union
City in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.3845200, -77.8822200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $33.87 | $67.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.13 | $76.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
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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