How far is Muddy Creek, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Muddy Creek, PA to Erie, PA is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.38 mi
01h 30m
Flight
80.15 mi
128.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.15 mi
Kilometers
128.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.38 mi
Kilometers
143.85 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Tue, May 12, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Muddy Creek
Wed, May 13, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muddy Creek
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Erie
Tue, May 12, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muddy Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Meadville
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Muddy Creek
44.5 mi
00h 45m
To Erie
44.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Muddy Creek and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muddy Creek and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Euclid Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Euclid Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto William Flinn Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Centreville Pike

    4 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mercer Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mercer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mercer Butler Pike

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Mercer Butler Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1199 ft · 29 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Leesburg Grove City Road

    70 m · 8 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muddy Creek and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leesburg Grove City Road
70.3 mi · 79%
Mercer Butler Pike
5.33 mi · 6%
Centreville Pike
4.01 mi · 4%
William Flinn Highway
3.29 mi · 4%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Leesburg Grove City Road

Merge slight left

70 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadville
00h 45m from Muddy Creek
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Muddy Creek and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muddy Creek to Erie?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Meadville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Muddy Creek and 44.9 miles from Erie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Muddy Creek and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Meadville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meadville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadville.

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

91 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

112 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Alliance

112 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muddy Creek and Erie. Straight-line distance: 80.15 mi (128.99 km).

Muddy Creek

#1 Muddy Creek

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Population2,154
Coordinates40.9722900, -79.9711700
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Euclid Road (-79.971314, 40.972035)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Muddy Creek and Erie. The current time is 21:17:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.