How far is Oakwood, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Oakwood, PA to Erie, PA is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 01h 36m.
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.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Erie.
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Start on Avalon Drive
143 m · 26 sec · Avalon Drive
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Turn left onto Burns Street
738 ft · 34 sec · Burns Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive
1287 ft · 59 sec · Lower Idlewild Drive
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Turn right onto West State Street
1803 ft · 30 sec · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2252 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18
1835 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
140 m · 10 sec · Mitchell Road
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Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wilmington Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Beechwood Road
807 ft · 44 sec · Beechwood Road
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Continue on South Shenango Street
1 km · 1 min · South Shenango Street
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Turn right onto West Butler Street
587 ft · 22 sec · West Butler Street
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Turn left onto South Erie Street
1721 ft · 48 sec · South Erie Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Street
1865 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Oakwood and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Franklin Road
Merge slight left
61.4 mi · 01h 06m
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 Sunny leaving Oakwood 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 Oakwood to Erie?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 44.4 miles from Oakwood and 55.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.67 one way or $31.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakwood and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Meadville
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 Meadville.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Erie. Straight-line distance: 78.77 mi (126.77 km).
#1 Oakwood
Situated in the western portion of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Lawrence County at an approximate elevation of 1,040 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106200, -80.3795100 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.46 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.29 | $34.57 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
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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